A common species found across the region.

Frequent in urban areas where associated with old buildings, gravestone,but also open country with walls and rocks.

Overwinters as a small larva and adults come readily to light and are often found on walls beneath outside lights. Can sometimes be found visiting flowers in the daytime.

Recorded in 107 (76%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1800.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)