A common species in the south where its foodplant is commoner, absent from Staffordshire.

Found in most places where its foodplant grows.

Overwinters as a pupa. Adults readily disturbed from the foodplant during the day, comes readily to light.

Note Orange/yellow abdomen diagnostic

Verification Grade Comment: Ideally take a photo if away from regular sites.

Recorded in 45 (32%) of 140 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1887. Last Recorded in 2022. (Data up to end 2022) Additional Stats

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