A common and increasing resident in the south. Absent from the Staffordshire.

A species of broadleaved woodland, wooded heathland and well-wooded hedgerows.

Overwinters as a larva. Adults come to light.

Verification Grade Comment: Photo needed away from known sites.

Recorded in 49 (35%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1853.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)