Yorkshire Status: Fairly common and fairly widespread resident.
The larvae of March Moth feed on a variety of broad-leaved trees, so it is commonest in woodland. It is however frequent in other habitats including gardens. It is widely distributed across the county, though numbers may have reduced a little in recent years. The wingless female is not often seen.
Sutton & Beaumont, 1989: Well distributed and the most common moth of early spring in many areas. Recorded in all five vice-counties in almost all kinds of habitats. The larvae feed on a variety of deciduous trees. Recorded in 143 (72%) of 200 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1847. Last Recorded in 2024. Additional Stats |