Norfolk status Widespread and common. Fens, grassland, open woodland, scrub, heathland and gardens.
A very variable species with a wide range of colour forms and patterns. A straight line bisects the forewing, and the forewing is usually coloured differently either side of this line. A fairly common variant also occurs where the wing is concolorous.
Recorded in 66 (89%) of 74 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1873. Last Recorded in 2023. Additional Stats
