Found in a wide range of habitats. Frequent in gardens.
Overwinters as a larva. The adults come to light and to sugar but also visit flowers.
Note most resembles Triple-spotted Clay but that species has a narrower wing and has a pinkish tinge. The hindwings of Double Square-spot are darker than in Triple-spotted Clay.
Recorded in 120 (86%) of 140 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1834. Last Recorded in 2024. (Data up to end 2024) Additional Stats
