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 17 (12%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1893.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2023)