Fairly common resident.

In well drained unimproved grassland and drier woodland rides. Flies in sunshine and can be swept from grass and low herbage, and sits in flowers of various herbaceous plants.

Larvae feed on young growth of herbaceous plants (Langmaid, Palmer & Young).

Recorded in 79 (56%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)