A fairly common resident in the south where its foodplant is plentiful. rare or absent from the north.

A species of woods, hedgerows and gardens 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 41 (29%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)