A distinctive but scarce and declining resident species.A moth of field edges, hedgerows, woodland rides, mainly on limestone but also where limestone chippings are used.Overwinters as a pupa and flies from dusk.
Verification Grade Comment: Photo required because of its rarityRecorded in 29 (21%) of 140 10k Squares.First Recorded in 1887.Last Recorded in 2021.(Data up to end 2022)Additional Stats Exit iRecord
Recorded in 29 (21%) of 140 10k Squares.First Recorded in 1887.Last Recorded in 2021.(Data up to end 2022)Additional Stats
Golden Cinnabar Membership