Regional Species


Broom-tip
Chesias rufata

Photograph by Janet Graham (Harlech Forest)

Regional Species

Known from Fenn's Moss and recently discovered in Harlech Forest. The only reason this moth is uncommon is that there are few places where Broom (Cytisus scoparius) occurs due the plant's complete intolerance of grazing.

Further information available from the NW Lepidoptera Database, including access to detailed records, maps, flight-time charts and photographs.