Identification

Easily distinguished from typical forms of Magpie by fewer and more blurred black and yellow markings.

Recording method

Comes to light, often outside the moth trap.

Life cycle

One generation. Overwinters as a pupa underground. Larvae mid-July to early October.

Larval foodplants

Variety of elms.

Habitat

Mainly woodland, but also parkland and gardens where the foodplant is present.

History

First recorded for Dumfries and Galloway in 1903 for VC74 at Garheugh road, Luce Bay, in 1930 for VC72 at Closeburn by Duncan and in 1939 for VC73 at Laurieston Hall by Stamp.