Considered virtually extinct in the British Isles until the early 2000s, when it commenced a remarkable recovery and dispersal from SE England. Now a fairly common resident in the south and urban Midlands and continuing to spread northwards.

A species of rough open ground but also brownfield sites, gardens and allotments. The larvae are easy to record on it's foodplant, especially Prickly Lettuce and overwinter as a pupa.

Recorded in 47 (34%) of 140 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1887. Last Recorded in 2024. (Data up to end 2024) Additional Stats

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