An scarce and declining resident, found mostly in the north.

A species mainly of moorland and upland grassland but also in parkland and some urban areas.

Overwinters as an egg. Adults can be found by day resting on tree trunks, walls and fence-posts. At night they come to light and to sugar.

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

Recorded in 78 (56%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1885.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)