Fairly common resident in the south where its foodplant is more common. Rare to absent in the north.

A species of open woodland, scrub and hedges on calcareous soils.

Overwinters as a pupa, adults come to light.

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

Recorded in 46 (33%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1867.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)