Widespread but rarely seen in any numbers.

Usually very distinctive yellow or orange bands on the underside, however in old specimens the colour may be "washed out" and hardly visible.

Mostly in dry and often rocky grassland, especially on limestone.

Recorded in 54 (2.8%) of the 1900 10km squares of Bulgaria.

Last recorded in June 2019

Recorded date range (Adult): 09 May to 14 July