Yorkshire Status: Fairly common and fairly widespread resident.

The comments in Sutton and Beaumont cannot really be improved upon. Although occurring all over the county, it is much commoner in upland areas where it can sometimes be seen in large numbers eg 400 seen by day on the Cleveland Hills on 7/8/2014. It is commonly seen at dusk.

Sutton & Beaumont, 1989: Often common in all kinds of habitat, from the high moors of the west and north to woodland and hedgerows in lowland agricultural areas. Particularly abundant in the uplands where it is one of the most prominent species of moth. Often seen in daylight and at dusk. Although it does fly by night, it seems to be not particularly attracted by MV light traps.

Recorded in 153 (77%) of 200 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1879. Last Recorded in 2023. Additional Stats

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