Morley's Final Catalogue: Larvae on dry seeds. lpswich palings in 1903; very numerous at Monks Soham light, in garden and stables 10 May to 24 July only (Mly); Glemham Magna (Bloomf.); Leiston (Grey); Southwold (Ctw). In neither north nor west.

Recent Status: Recent records suggest this species is spreading from Kent and the Southeast. Found again in the County in 2022 at Stutton (T. Fox).

Life Style: A single brooded species flying in May and June. The larvae are litter feeders or on dried seed stores. They hibernate.

Identification: The moth is dark glossy brown with two opposing, staggered deep yellow spots at two thirds. More Info Any record must be supported with evidence.

	Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 3 (5%) of 58 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1903. Last Recorded in 2026. Additional Stats

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