A fairly common resident in the south but less so in the north.

A species of well-wooded areas and in some gardens.

Overwinters as an egg, the adults are attracted to light but seem to fly quite late.

Verification Grade Comment: Ideally take a photo if away from regular sites.

Recorded in 68 (49%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1859.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)