A fairly common resident found across the region.
Found in broadleaved woodland, heathland, moorland and fens and also more often in urban areas where the footplant has been planted.
Overwinters as a pupa. Adults can be found resting on tree trunks and later are attracted to light. Recorded in 101 (72%) of 140 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1834. Last Recorded in 2022. (Data up to end 2022) |