An uncommon resident, mainly in the north and west.

A species of moorland and heathland but it can wander from these habitats.

Overwinters as a pupa. Adults can be found at rest during the day on rocks, fences etc and later come to light and to sugar.

	Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 33 (24%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1857.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)