Rare resident, with one Shropshire record from the Wyre Forest. Continued presence of this species in the region requires confirmation.

Inhabits woodland, downland and scrubland where the foodplants Rhamnus cathartica and Frangula alnus grow.

Verification Grade Comment: Please retain specimens for confirmation.

Recorded in 2 (1%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1934.
Last Recorded in 2008.
(Data up to end 2022)