A common species found across the region.

Found in a variety of open grassy places and also in gardens.

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

Note the dark hindwings and dark stripe on the forewing should distinguish it from Common and Southern Wainscots.

Recorded in 122 (87%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)