Dewick's Plusia - Macdunnoughia confusa

Wingspan 32 to 38 mm.

As this species is very uncommon in Britain a photograph is required to support records.

Usually only recorded in Britain when attracted to light.

August is the optimum month for this species in Britain, but records have occurred between July and October.

On the continent it is double-brooded, and the larvae feed on a range of plants, most commonly nettle (Urtica dioica).

This moth is a migrant to Britain, having occurred only a few dozen times, mostly attracted to light on the south and east coasts. In a recent survey to determine the status of all macro moths in Britain this species was classified as a rare migrant. The introduction of an effective pheromone lure for this species has shown it to be much more common than previously thought and status will probably be revised at some stage.

Formerly considered quite rare in Leicestershire and Rutland.The introduction of an effective pheromone lure for this species has shown it to be much more common than previously thought and it is now taken fairly regularly by a combination of the Ni lure and light trap.