Identification

Unmistakable. Because of its rarity status a quality picture or specimen required for record acceptance.

Life cycle

Overwinters as a pupa just under the ground or in plant debris. Larva are present from mid-July to late September.

Larval foodplants

Bilberry.

Habitat

Open woodland but also moorland and heathland.

Stragglers can be noted away from usual breeding areas.