A common resident.

A species of heathland and moorland but can occur away from these habitats. Perhaps it breeds in gardens on planted heathers.

Overwinters as a full-grown larva among plant debris. Adults are active during the day and later come to light.

Recorded in 95 (68%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1857.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)