A fairly common resident.

A species of open woodland, hedgerows, carr and occasionally moorland, parkland and gardens.

Overwinters as a pupa and adults come regularly to light.

Note Can be confused mainly with Polar Kitten. In that species the outer cross-line is not so irregular and is heavily outlined in black in the leading half.

Recorded in 103 (74%) of 140 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1887. Last Recorded in 2023. (Data up to end 2023) Additional Stats

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