A common resident in the Severn and and lower Wye valleys but rare further north.A species of damp or boggy woodland, especially with old stands of birch and willow.Overwinters as a small larva while adults fly from dusk and visit sugar and come to light.
Recorded in 39 (28%) of 140 10k Squares.First Recorded in 1860.Last Recorded in 2022.(Data up to end 2022)Additional Stats
Golden Cinnabar Membership