A common species across the region.

Found in many habitats.

Overwinters as an egg, usually in a mass around the emergence cocoon. Males fly during the day when they seek out the wingless females with which they mate before it can leave the cocoon. Males occasionally visit light traps.

Recorded in 113 (81%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2023)