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 1869.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)