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 103 (74%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)