Found throughout the region but not often seen because of its very early flight period. Appears to be declining with more pre-2000 records than post-2000.

A species of open woodland, well established scrub and hedgerows.

Overwinters as a pupa. The female is wingless and mating pairs can be found on bare twigs after dark. Males fly from dusk and are attracted to light.

Recorded in 98 (70%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)