Found throughout the region but not often seen because of its very early flight period.

A species of open woodland, well established scrub and hedgerows.

Overwinters as a pupa. The female is wingless and mating pairs can be found on bare twigs after dark. Males fly from dusk and are attracted to light.

Recorded in 98 (70%) of 140 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1869. Last Recorded in 2022. (Data up to end 2022) Additional Stats

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