Identification

A darkish species that has a distinctive whiteish underbody and legs.

Recording method

Attracted to light. Commonly disturbed in the field.

Flight period

Late May-August.

Larval foodplants

On a wide range of herbacous plants.

Habitat

A wide range of habitats.

History

The first for Dumfries & Galloway was found at Stairhaven, Wigtownshire, on 28th July 1905 by the Gordon brothers, while the first for Kirkcudbrightshire was found at Bargaly Lodge on 30th June 1992, with the Dumfriesshire first being trapped at MV light at Holywood on 28th July 1994 by A. M. Emmet.