A common resident in the south and is spreading rapidly northwards, reaching Staffordshire in 2007, with over 170 subsequent records by 2022.

Prefers fens, marshes, riverbanks but also gardens and woodland.

Overwinters as a larva. Adults fly during the day but also come to light later.

Recorded in 109 (78%) of 140 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1970. Last Recorded in 2024. (Data up to end 2024) Additional Stats

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