Yorkshire Status: Common and widespread resident.

This large and attractive species continues to be common and widespread across the county and there are no recent changes in numbers or range. The larvae feed on a variety of broad-leaved trees so it is common in a woodland setting but it is also seen frequently in gardens. It flies early and can often be seen at dusk. In recent years there have been more records in October and even into early November, presumably from a partial second brood.

Sutton & Beaumont, 1989: A moth of woods and gardens and in some areas, such as the Wolds, almost restricted to the latter habitat (PQW pers. comm.). Recorded frequently in vice-counties 62 to 64 but slightly less in VC61 and VC65 where there is generally less woodland.

Recorded in 161 (81%) of 200 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1846.
Last Recorded in 2023.
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