Usually recorded as single males, but two records of three individuals including a females.
Left photograph (female) © David Watt Right photograph (male) © Ali Miller
Scottish Status: Widespread but never numerous - perhaps increasing. UK Status: Common
UK distribution and abundance have shown very large iincreases since 1970 (cf: Atlas of Britain & Ireland's Larger Moths)
First and last flight times recorded in Caithness: 4th August to 4th September
Map: red dots last record 2010 to 2019 green dots last record 2020 to present
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