An uncommon and local species.A species of moorland, broadleaved woodland on acid soils and wooded heath.Overwinters as a larva, the adults coming to light.Note the rather arched forewing and thin pale cross-line near the trailing edge should help to separate this from Ingrailed Clay.
Recorded in 39 (28%) of 140 10k Squares.First Recorded in 1887.Last Recorded in 2021.(Data up to end 2022)Additional Stats
Golden Cinnabar Membership