A fairly common resident found across the region.

A species of broadleaved woodland, fen, scrubby heathland.

Overwinters as a pupa. Adults can be found on tree trunks during the day and come readily to light.

There can be confusion with Mottled Grey. Look at the antennae: This species has simple antennae (both male and female), whereas Mottled Grey has feathered antennae (more so on the male, but the female also)

Recorded in 83 (59%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)