A common species across the region.

Found in hedgerows, scrub, woodland edges and gardens.

Overwinters as a small larva. Adults can be found at rest during the day and later come readily to light.

Note Brown-tail is slightly large with less rounded wings and smaller or no spots near the trailing corner of the forewing. The tail is golden yellow whereas in Brown-tail it is a deep chocolate brown.

Recorded in 116 (83%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2023)