A fairly common resident in the south, scarce in the north.

A species of old broadleaved woodland.

Overwinters as a pupa. Adults easily disturbed during the day and are attracted sparingly to light.

Note records of this species often turn out to be Common Wave.

Verification Grade Comment: Photo needed away from known sites.

Recorded in 56 (40%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)