Davey, P., 2009: A widespread species in southern Britain becoming more rare further north, the larva feeding nocturnally on various deciduous tree and shrub species; it is also cannibalistic. In Dorset, the moth is frequent in deciduous woodland, particularly in old oak woods, but becomes scarce in open, tree-less habitat. The larva may be found during the day in the crevices of oak trunks.

Recorded in 38 (95%) of 40 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1940. Last Recorded in 2019. (Data up to end 2019) Additional Stats

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