An uncommon resident, mainly in the south.

A species mainly of damp habitats but does occur in some urban and suburban gardens.

Overwinters as a pupa and adults come to both light and sugar.

Note Similar to a number of species but the dark tooth-like mark in the centre of the wing which doesn't quite reach the third cross-line is distinctive.

Verification Grade Comment: Ideally take a photo.

Recorded in 42 (30%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1857.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)