A fairly common resident.

Often in gardens and allotments but also in hedgerows where Hop grows.

Overwinters as a pupa and adults come to light.

Note has more rounded wings and more obvious discal spot than Wormwood or Golden-rod Pugs.

Recorded in 89 (64%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)