This map has been generated by Mapmate 25/02/2012
Distribution:
Earlstown (SJ5795, DP Earl, J Earl & SP Toone, 2003); site of Bentham Tip, Southport (SD3415, DP Earl & J Earl, 2009); Sutton Manor (SJ5190, DP Earl & J Earl, 2009); site of Greaves Hall hospital, Banks (SD3919, DP Earl, 2009); Edge Hill University (SD4207, DP Earl & P Bowdler, 2010); Hope Carr Industrial Estate, Leigh (SJ6698, DP Earl & P Bowlder, 2010).
Habitat:
In areas planted with shrubs.
Comments:
Neophyte, native to southern Europe where bushes are a feature of the Mediterranean Maquis scrub communities. This species is probably under-recorded and should be looked for amongst amenity plantings.