Bloxworth Snout

Until recently this was only a rare immigrant to mainland Britain, but it is now resident in small numbers in Devon. It also appears occasionally elsewhere on the south-west coast and is resident in the Channel Islands.

Flight Times

Flies in July and August, and then in September and October. The second brood overwinters as an adult and reappears in the spring.

Size and Family

• Family – Erebidae

• Small Sized

• Wingspan Range – 28-36mm

Conservation Status

• UK BAP: Not listed

• Primarily a rare Immigrant / resident on parts of the south-west coast of England.

Caterpillar Food Plants

The caterpillars feed on pellitory (Parietaria judaica)

Habitat

It is found on sea cliffs, grassy slopes and undercliffs in parts of south-western England.

Distribution

• Countries – England

• Resident in small numbers in Devon. Appears occasionally elsewhere on the south-west coast. Resident in the Channel Islands.