Widespread and common across the region. Formerly more local and confined to the west, but has spread northeast since the 1990s, in line with the trend over a wider area of southern England. Most numerous in open marshy areas but also found in drier habitats including some urban gardens.

Recorded in 68 (87%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1750.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)