A fairly common resident found across the region and one that has increased in the last 30 years.

A species of woodland, parkland and hedgerows; also some gardens.

Overwinters as an egg and comes to light and sugar.

Recorded in 101 (72%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)