A fairly common species in the south but absent from the north.

Mainly a species of dry calcareous grassland, woodland rides and edges and some gardens.

Overwinters as a larva while adults are attracted to light and sugar.

Verification Grade Comment: Ideally take a photo if away from regular sites.

Recorded in 45 (32%) of 140 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1887. Last Recorded in 2022. (Data up to end 2022) Additional Stats

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