A fairly common resident, more so in the south.

More often found in damp and open broadleaved woodland but sometimes in parks and gardens.

Overwinters as a larva. The adults come to light and to sugar but also visit flowers.

Note most resembles Double Square-spot but that species has a broader wing and doesn't have the pinkish tinge.

Recorded in 89 (64%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1900.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)