A fairly common resident in the north, less so in the south.

A species of moorland and upland areas as well as woodland, fens and some gardens.

Overwinters as a full-grown larva while adults are attracted to light and to sugar.

Note can be confused with the commoner Cabbage but in that species there is not a solid black bar connecting the second and third cross-lines.

Verification Grade Comment: Ideally take a photo.

Recorded in 56 (40%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)