Distribution and Abundance: Scarce.

Primary Habitat: Wetland.

Flight Period: Moths were seen in good condition in late August and late September.

Records: 30 August 2005 Kingsthorpe (P. Sharpe), 26 September 2005 Pitsford Water (P. Horsnail) and 25 August 2008 Wellingborough
(D. Larkin).

Observations: The Kingsthorpe moth was taken in a garden light trap near to the River Nene, the second record was also taken at light in conjunction with the Pitsford Water moth survey and the Wellingborough moth was taken at light in a garden light trap situated fairly near to the River Nene. The species is known to have occurred in neighbouring counties and despite unsuccessful targeting in the past it has long been suspected that it was present in Northamptonshire’s wetlands. The involvement of the Nene suggests a spread and colonisation along the river and as bulrush is present at all sites this could be a further consideration in narrowing down any search for new sites.

First Record: 2005, Sharpe.