– Generally Common / Widespread
– Migrant
– care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely – quality photographs required.
Confusion Species: Uncertain, The Rustic
ID pointers: Appears glossy in texture with the forewing colour a pale grey or pale to dark brownish grey, or silvery-grey. Oval and kidney marks are obvious but larger and rounder than Uncertain and Rustic. The cross-lines are similar but central band faint. Hind wing is whitish with a faint pearly sheen.
*** Last updated on 9 June 2026 by TD ***
Forewing: 13-15mm
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Adults: (between 1997 - 2026) | Immatures: (between 2025 - 2025)
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This chart summarises all available historical occurrence records collated by ISO week of the year. It reflects recorder effort and sampling distribution as well as true biological activity, and should be interpreted as an indicative pattern of seasonal occurrence rather than a statistically controlled abundance or phenology model.
