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 31 (22%) of 140 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1857. Last Recorded in 2024. (Data up to end 2023) |