A common resident and migrant.
Found in a range of habitats include farmland where the underground larvae can be a pest in some areas.
Overwinters as a larva and adults are attracted to light and sugar.
Note the small, un-filled dagger mark is a good pointer to this species. Recorded in 99 (71%) of 140 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1800. Last Recorded in 2022. (Data up to end 2022) |