Photo © Les Finch
Saxon
Hyppa rectilinea
Checklist Number73.110 [B&F: 2320]
Verification
Record will require further evidence, at least a good photograph, unless CMR is aware recorder has confidence in identification
Nationally scarce (Nb) on moorland, open woodland, plantations and scrub, in Scotland and the Lake District. Unlikely to be recorded in Hampshire or on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 38-44 mm. Fairly unmistakable. Larva feeds on various woody plants, including Sallow, Bramble, Raspberry, Bearberry, Bilberry and Cowberry, over-wintering in a silken chamber.
