A common species across the region.

A moth of coniferous woodland, shelterbelts etc,

Overwinters as a pupa. Adults are often to be seen flying around the tops of pine trees in the sunshine and later come readily to light.

Always sits with wings above the body so you rarely see its upper surface.

Recorded in 91 (65%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)