A local and scarce species, mainly in the Wyre Forest.

A species of open and coppiced woodland where its foodplant grows.

Overwinters as a pupa while adults come readily to light.

Note Similar to Haworth's Pug but without the reddish band on the abdomen. Cross-lines are very wavy. Worn examples and those caught away from regular sites will require dissection.

Verification Grade Comment: Genitalia examination of worn specimens needed

	Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 11 (8%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1863.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2023)