A very common resident found throughout the region.

Found in a wide range of habitats.

Overwinters as a larva while adults come to light and to sugar, often in numbers.

Note Melanics occur quite commonly, especially in urban areas.

Recorded in 126 (90%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2023)