Identification

Usually distinctive.

Recording Method.

Attracted to light, also comes to sugar and flowers.

Life cycle

Unlikely to survive winter in the region.

Larval foodplants

Larvae rarely found in Britain but elsewhere grasses including cereal crops.

Habitat

As a migrant, could appear anywhere but perhaps more likely at coastal sites.

History

A major UK influx occurred in 2006. The first D&G records came on 24th September 2000, with one found at Craig (VC72), two at Milton Point and one at Garheugh Cliffs. There was obviously a major influx in the region as another thirteen records were recorded between 29th September and 5th November 2000, six at Kirkton, and seven in Cally Woods.

One was trapped at Auchencairn (VC73) on 1st August 2002.