Concolorous Photedes extrema
The Concolorous (Photedes extrema) is a nationally scarce wainscot moth whose larvae feed within the stems of Wood Small-reed (Calamagrostis epigejos), making it a specialist of fen edges, heathland rides, and rough grassland where this tall grass occurs. It has a restricted distribution in Britain, with East Anglia forming a significant part of its range. Suffolk holds important records, and the species is associated with the county’s coastal fen margins, heathland edges, and damp grasslands where Wood Small-reed is well established. Flying in July, it comes to light and is most reliably recorded at well-surveyed sites with substantial stands of its foodplant. Image: © Nikolai Vladimirov, iNaturalist.
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Suffolk’s Priority Moth Species
Key
Listed as a conservation priority in Suffolk’s Biodiversity Action Plan.
Closely associated with Suffolk’s landscape and natural identity.
Identified as a key priority for recovery under Suffolk’s Local Nature Recovery Strategy.
Has a Species of the Month article attached.
