In Hungary this species is widespread in the hilly and mountainous areas. In Romania it is widespread, especially in the hilly areas with sun exposed slopes. It also occurs in the European part of Turkey.[1] In Italy it is mainly distributed in northern and central regions.[5] In Spain and Portugal it is present only in the northern half of each country.[6][7] In Britain it is largely confined to the south-east of England, where it is widespread.[8] This species is now extinct in Denmark and Latvia.[9] It is also found in Caucasus, Asia Minor, Syria and west Kazakhstan.[1] Its range is currently only increasing in Croatia and Slovakia.[4]