May to July. Britain and Ireland. Medium-sized, brown with orange-yellow hindwings. Lives on downland, flower-rich hay-meadows, embankments, woodland rides

The largely orange-yellow hindwings, combined with the warm brown forewings are characteristic of this species which can be confused with no other. Often seen in the company of the Mother Shipton and some burnet moths, this species flies in sunshine and warm overcast weather. Very alert and readily disturbed from low vegetation, generally flying only short distances.

The larvae can be seen from late June to late August before overwintering as pupae in a cocoon among plant debris.