An uncommon resident.

Found in fens, marshes and other damp places.

Overwinters as a small larva and adults come to light.

Note: Care needed to separate from the commoner Gold Spot; however, in that species the postmedian line adjacent to the largest apical silver spot distally is blunt and smoothly rounded, on P. festucae it extends to an acute angle. Also, the cross-lines are more distinct in Lempke's; however, these features are not always clear cut and dissection is advised where doubt exists.

	Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 12 (9%) of 140 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1992. Last Recorded in 2024. (Data up to end 2024) Additional Stats

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