Found locally across the region but not common. Some evidence of a decline in Staffs.

Typically inhabits hill slopes, heaths and woodland edges where the larvae feed on the roots of bracken.

Adults fly from dusk onwards.

The form gallicus is uncommon.

	Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 78 (56%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)