A species that once lived up to its name but which is now a common resident.

Found in a wide variety of habitats.

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

Note Similar to Common Footman but this species rolls it wings round its body in a tube-like manner. The yellow stripe along the leading edge is of a constant width up to the tip whereas on Common it narrows.

Recorded in 109 (78%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1857.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)