Status
Found locally in woodland.
Unmistakable black wings and red collar.
Sometimes found flying in the daytime.
Migrant examples also occur.
The larvae feed on lichens and algae growing on tree-trunks in Autumn, and overwinter as a pupa.Recorded in 53 (72%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2025.
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