THE HISTORY, ECOLOGY AND CURRENT STATUS OF THE BRIGHTON WAINSCOT ORIA MUSCULOSA (HUBNER) (LEPIDOPTERA: NOCTUIDAE): IS THIS SPECIES ON THE VERGE OF EXTINCTION IN THE UNITED KINGDOM?

摘要

The history of the Brighton Wainscot Oria musculosa (Hubner) and its decline are discussed. A county by county chronology is presented. Recent recoreds, along with a measure of recording effort, are given. The life cycle and ecology are covered and possible reasons for the moth's decline explored.