A common resident found across the region.

Common in oak woodland but also in hawthorn hedgerows and gardens.

Overwinters as a pupa and adults come readily to light.

Note A medium-sized pug. The black dart-like markings beyond the small, elongate discal spot and early flight period aid identification. Often has a tawny component and also a whitish area around the discal spot.

Recorded in 108 (77%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2023)