Recording Method

Can be disturbed by day. Attracted to light.

Life cycle

Larvae May-June, July-August. Adults fly throughout the year, overwinters as Ann adult..

Larval foodplants

Great Willowherb.

Habitat

Gardens, parks, coastal grasslands, marshes and waste ground.

History

The first record for D&G was one to light near Knockbrex (VC73) on 27 July 2025. A further one was recorded at Kirkton (VC72) on 7 November 2025.