An uncommon resident. more common in the north.

Found in a wide range of habitats.

Overwinters as a pupa, the adults coming to light.

Note Similar to the Spectacle but base of the forewings and thorax are straw-coloured and the ground colour of the wing is brownish black.

Recorded in 78 (56%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)