A local and scarce species, mainly in the Wyre Forest.

A species of open and coppiced woodland where its foodplant grows.

Overwinters as a pupa while adults come readily to light.

Note Similar to Haworth's Pug but without the reddish band on the abdomen. Cross-lines are very wavy. Worn examples and those caught away from regular sites will require dissection.

Verification Grade Comment: Genitalia examination of worn specimens needed

	Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 12 (9%) of 140 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1863. Last Recorded in 2022. (Data up to end 2024) Additional Stats

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