This species is widely variable in both size and colour, but is quite distinctive.
Pupates in loose soil.
Fens, scrub, heathland, open woodland, grassland, disturbed grass areas and gardens.
Recorded in 100 (37%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.
Last recorded in October 2021
Recorded date range (Adult): 02 July to 19 November