Photo © Keith Tailby
Small Dark Yellow Underwing
Coranarta cordigera
Checklist Number73.258 [B&F: 2143]
Verification
Record will require further evidence, at least a good photograph, unless CMR is aware recorder has confidence in identification
Nationally scarce (Na) on moorland and in rocky areas in the mountains, at altitudes of 200-600 m, in the Scottish Highlands, mostly in the east, a priority species under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. Unlikely to be recorded in Hampshire or on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 24-28 mm. The moth is usually diurnal, but is recorded occasionally at light. Larva feeds on Bearberry, over-wintering as a pupa.
