Information
| Red List status: | Vulnerable |
| NERC Act S41: | Species of Principal Importance |
| Local status: | Uncommon and very local.
Surviving in a small number of mature broad-leaved woods. |
| Size: | Large |
| Larval foodplant: | Honeysuckle |
| No. of broods: | One |
| Flight time(s): | Late June to early August
Average first date: 24th June
Average last date: 25th July |
| Winter: | Larva |
| Habits: | A very graceful flier and glider. Most easily found visiting sunny bramble patches along the rides. Lays eggs on honeysuckle either at the side of the ride or, more usually, in a shady area under the trees. |
| Habitats: | Broad-leaved woodland, along the rides and under the shady canopy. |
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