This species is generally paler than the Rustic or the Uncertain and tends to have a larger and rounder stigmata. The second generation tends to be of greater numbers.
Pupates in loose soil.
Grassland, heathland, open woodland areas, fens, scrub and gardens.
Recorded in 111 (41.1%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.
Last recorded in July 2023
Recorded date range (Adult): 02 May to 30 November