An uncommon and declining local resident.

A species of open broadleaved woodland with birch scrub and on wooded heathland.

Overwinters as a pupa. Adults can be disturbed during the day and later fly from dusk and coming to light.

Verification Grade Comment: Photo needed away from known sites.

Recorded in 19 (14%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2021.
(Data up to end 2023)