A fairly common but local resident.

A species of wooded heaths and moors.

Overwinters as a small larva while adults come to light and to sugar.

Note it comes in two colour forms; a greyish-brown and a reddish brown one. The black base to the kidney mark is a constant feature.

Verification Grade Comment: Photo needed away from known sites.

Recorded in 25 (18%) of 140 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1900. Last Recorded in 2023. (Data up to end 2023) Additional Stats

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