A fairly common resident in the south, less so further north.

A species of grassy heathland, moorland and woodland.

Overwinters as pupa. Adults comes to light and to sugar and can be seen at rest on fence posts etc during the day..

Recorded in 80 (57%) of 140 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1887. Last Recorded in 2022. (Data up to end 2022) Additional Stats

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