A common resident across the region.

Most abundant in fens, wet meadows and damp woodland.

Overwinters as a larva. Adults can be found on plants during the day but come to light later on.

Note Its shape, like that of a melon seed, with very curved leading edge to the wing separates it from other footmen species.

Recorded in 115 (82%) of 140 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1834. Last Recorded in 2024. (Data up to end 2023) Additional Stats

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