A fairly common species across the region.

A species of rough grassland, particularly on calcareous soils. Also on embankments and woodland rides.

Overwinters as a pupa. The adults fly during the day in the sunshine.

Recorded in 82 (59%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1800.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)