A very common species across the region.

Found in a wide range of habitats.

Overwinters as a pupa while adults come readily to light and also visit sallow catkins.

Note this is a very variable moth and can be mistaken for Lead-coloured Drab but that has feathered antennae.

Recorded in 118 (84%) of 140 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1869. Last Recorded in 2022. (Data up to end 2022) Additional Stats

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