Hertfordshire Notes:
Widespread and common in rural areas, decreasing in frequency as it approaches the urban area.

In the field, candidates for this species amongst otherwise 'brown' plume moths are selected by the shining white hind legs, visible when viewed from above and behind - a character shared with S. zophodactylus, which flies from July to September and which is generally smaller and grey in appearance. Separation of the two may, however, sometimes require dissection; most of the records in the map have been so verified. Many examples, especially in flight, are incorrectly named as Emmelina monodactyla. Observers should always be cautious if there is no bindweed present!

Recorded in 28 (68%) of 41 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1890. Last Recorded in 2023. Additional Stats

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