Yorkshire Status: Uncommon and local resident.

Porritt knew this species from several locations across the county and in 1907 wrote "this species, usually considered rare, is widely distributed but seldom common". It is a moth of wet meadows where the larvae feed on common mouse-ear and much of its habitat will have been "improved" since Porritt's time. It does however still occur widely across the county though it is rather local. Most records are of day-flying moths but it also comes to light in small numbers. Although the Field Guide says it is univoltine, we now have several records of second brood individuals. It is usually fairly distinctive when fresh but is an elusive little creature and only ever seen in small numbers.

Sutton & Beaumont, 1989: This species has been rediscovered in Yorkshire in recent years, and is now quite frequent in some areas. It is 'usually single brooded, flying for a short time in June in hay meadows and pastures' (PQW). A second brood has definitely been recorded at Muston (VC61) in 1984 (PQW). This is quite unusual for this species in Britain (AMR pers. comm.). Any small, worn pugs should be looked at carefully since it is easy to overlook this species.

	Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 44 (22%) of 200 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1881. Last Recorded in 2023. Additional Stats

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