A common species found throughout our region.

Found in a wide variety of habitats.

Overwinters as a larva and adults come readily to light.

Note It is a very variable species with dark or melanic forms predominating, especially in urban areas when separation from Dark Marbled Carpet can be tricky.

Recorded in 121 (86%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)