Once a very rare species to find in Nottinghamshire, with few old
records. Howerver, the use of artificial pheremone lures has certainly
changed the county status of this moth. There is evidence to suggest
that it is increasing it's range and the use of pheremone lures in the
northern half of the county, may prove quite productive.
The moth illustrated here, was one of two attracted to lure within five
minutes in a Mapperley garden, where there are a number of old apple
trees in neighbouring gardens. Such suburban habitat generally proving
to be most productive for this moth.. |
