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) |