A common resident found across the region.

Found in a wide variety of habitats but most abundant in woodland and carr.

Overwinters as a small larva and adults come readily to light.

Note Doesn't show the converging nature of the cross-lines found in the equally common Willow Beauty. Melanics do occur.

Recorded in 120 (86%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)