Identification

The more numerous wavy, thick cross-lines on the forewing will help to separate it from similar looking species. Specimen or quality photo required for record acceptance.

Recording Method

Attracted to light.

Life cycle

One generation. Overwinters as a pupa. Larvae are present mid July to September.

Larval foodplants

Aspen and other poplars.

Habitat

Broadleaved woodland with Aspen.

History

The first was trapped at Kirkton, Dumfriesshire on 11th July 1994.

We are unsure about what race would be involved; whether it would be the nominate or the Scottish race.