A fairly common resident but declining in Staffordshire.

A species of a wide range of habitats. Most abundant in moorland and light upland woodland but also in lowland woods and hedgerows.

Overwinters as an egg while adults can be quite common during the day and at dusk before coming to light.

Recorded in 92 (66%) of 140 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1869. Last Recorded in 2022. (Data up to end 2022) Additional Stats

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