A very rare species largely confined to one site in Worcestershire but with a 2022 record in Shropshire.
A species woodland and copses containing elm.
Overwinters as an egg and males come readily to light; the females less so.
Note distinguished from Lunar-spotted and Lesser-spotted Pinions by its much bolder white markings on the leading edge of the forewing. | Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required. | |
Recorded in 20 (14%) of 140 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1869. Last Recorded in 2022. (Data up to end 2022) |