A fairly common species in the south, rare in the north.

Mainly a species of dry calcareous grassland, woodland rides and edges and some gardens.

Overwinters as a larva while adults are attracted to light and sugar.

Verification Grade Comment: Ideally take a photo if away from regular sites.

Recorded in 48 (34%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)