Identification

Unmistakable with the forewings raised slightly and a creased leading edge at the resting posture.

Recording method

Comes to light in small numbers.

Life cycle

One generation. Overwinters as a small larva during August to late May on the foodplant.

Larval foodplants

Ash, Honeysuckle and Wild Privet.

Habitat

Broadleaved woodland, some gardens and scrubby areas.

History

First recorded for Dumfries and Galloway in VC73 as recently as 1974 in the Rothamsted light trap at Gatehouse of Fleet and in 1976 for VC72 in the trap at Waterside Mains.  It was first found in VC74 in 1979 near  near Drannandow Farm by Bland.