Generally a rare and local species in the south, however, after an apparent absence of around one hundred years it has recently become quite common again in the Wyre Forest.
A species of sunny open woodland, and along verges of rides.
Overwinters as a pupa, adults come to light in small numbers. | Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required. | |
Recorded in 16 (11%) of 140 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1893. Last Recorded in 2022. (Data up to end 2022) |