This very attractive species was first noted in Britain when an individual was trapped at Portland in Dorset, in August 2004.
Subsequent investigation revealed that a number of individuals appeared around the south coast around this time, some predating the initial record, and in fact a hitherto misidentified specimen was unearthed from 2001.
The species has since occurred on a number of occasions, all in the south and south-east of England.
Occurring in mainland Europe, the larvae of this species feed on thistles (Cirsium), and inhabit open, dry grassland.
Picture and info from UK Moths.
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