Suspected (Parastichtis suspecta, (Hübner, [1817]))

General Information
This species is quite variable and there are a number of forms ranging from quite plain to more variegated examples.
Overwinters as Overwinters as an egg.
Both sexes come to light but in small numbers only.

Forewing length: 14-16mm.
Foodplant(s): birches (Betula spp.), sallows (Salix spp.)
Flying: One generation, July-August
UK Presence: Resident and Immigrant
National status: Local

Habitat

Fens, carr, woodland, heathland, scrub.

Regional Information

Recorded in 14 (5.2%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in July 2023

Recorded date range (Adult): 20 June to 13 August

Similar Species

ID confirmed by dissection, Great Staughton

Common Rustic Mesapamea secalis

East Chevington, Northumberland. Gen. det.

Lesser Common Rustic Mesapamea didyma

2268 (ABH73.221) Suspected Parastichtis suspecta, (Hübner, [1817])

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