An scarce to uncommon and local resident.

A species of woodland edges, scrub and hedgerows, especially on limestone where its foodplant is most commonly found.

Overwinters as an egg while adults fly from dusk and come to light.

Verification Grade Comment: Ideally take a photo if away from regular sites.

Recorded in 24 (17%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1867.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)