Common in gardens, orchards, parks, fens, scrub and woodland throughout England and Wales. Widespread and fairly common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 75-95 mm. Larva feeds on most species of Salix and Malus, over-wintering as a pupa.
The abundance in each month is indicated as follows:
No records Very occasional Irregular Uncommon Off-peak, but not unusual Off-peak, but not unusual Main flight time