Yorkshire Status: Very common and widespread resident.

This is a widespread moth across virtually all of the county so it is surprising that in 1883 Porritt described it as "not very common". Since then, numbers have gradually increased, and since 2000 it has become a lot more common. Counts are frequently into double figures and can sometimes be a lot more, the maximum being 168 at High Batts NR on 6/7/2013. It seems to be happiest in deciduous woodland, but is common in other habitats including gardens. Do not trick yourself into thinking you have caught Triple-spotted Clay which is an extremely rare beast in Yorkshire!

Sutton & Beaumont, 1989: Primarily a woodland species, though it is frequent in other places' (PQW). Most commonly recorded in the south of VC63, but still widespread and frequent in the other four vice-counties.

Recorded in 163 (82%) of 200 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1883. Last Recorded in 2023. Additional Stats

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