Identification

The plain forewing with two dark marks on the dorsum is diagnostic.

Recording method

Comes to light.

Life cycle

Larvae: August-June in dense, untidy spinnings, preferring dead or withered leaves.  Adults: June-July in Scotland; elsewhere in the UK May-August, September-October.

Larval foodplants

Many trees & shrubs especially privets.

History

The first for Dumfries & Galloway was found at Newton Stewart, Wigtownshire, on 24th June 2005, while the first for Dumfriesshire was found at Glencaple on 29th June 2008, with the Kirkcudbrightshire first being found at Mersehead RSPB on 4th July 2011.