Identification

A ferruginous moth with distinct dark spots.

Recording method

Attracted to light.

Flight period

Can occur anytime of the year. Most common from July-September.

Larval foodplants

A wide variety of foodplants.

Habitat

Most common in coastal habitats but can turn up anywhere.

History

The first for Dumfries & Galloway was found in Colvend parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, during July 1871 by Francis Buchanan White, while the first for Wigtownshire was found at Sinniness Head on 29th May 1899 by the Gordon brothers, with the Dumfriesshire first being found at Caerlaverock WWT at the Rothamsted station on 17th August 1975.