Red List: Near Threatened (NT). GB Status: Common.

Identification

Usually distinctive. Care required, potential confusion with White-spotted Pug.

Recording method

Attracted to light.

Life cycle

One generation. Overwinters as a pupa. Larvae mid June to early August. Pupates in loose earth.

Larval foodplants

Mature larches.

Habitat

Conifer plantations, gardens and parks.

History

First recorded for Dumfries and Galloway in 1905 for VC74 at Corsemalzie by Gordon, in 1970 for VC72 at Closeburn by Duncan and also in 1970 for VC73 on the Silver Flowe by Hulme.