This species has a metallic-gold forewing with a purplish-bronze tinge to the area around the base of the forewings when fresh. The antennae have a white mark close to the tip. The head is yellow.
Woodland, heathland, scrub and fens.
Recorded in 13 (4.8%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.
Last recorded in September 2024
Recorded date range (Adult): 04 April to 10 November