Yorkshire Status: Fairly common and fairly widespread resident.

This attractive species is widely distributed across the county in small numbers. This is a lowland moth in Yorkshire and is not uncommon in gardens. Numbers appear to be stable and reports of its demise are probably a bit premature as it seems to have rallied. Perhaps more people are growing soft fruit in their gardens. Nationally it has increased its range, especially in Scotland where it is common on heather moorland.

Sutton & Beaumont, 1989: Widely distributed but now only locally common in all five vice-counties. This moth used to be generally abundant, especially in suburban areas. However, it has declined considerably, possibly as a result of the increased use of pesticides on garden and allotment plants. It is now more a species of hedgerows, but even here is less common than formerly.

Recorded in 147 (74%) of 200 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1864. Last Recorded in 2023. Additional Stats

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