Silky Wainscot
Chilodes maritima
NoctuidaeABH 73.1 B&F 2391A species of drier reed-beds which may wander into other habitats. Turner (1955) considered it to be very rare, noting just two records, from Bridgwater in 1922 and Taunton in 1953. Since then it has been recorded irregularly in varying numbers.
Adult Verification Grade: 1