Last modified: Oct. 18, 2023, 3:32 p.m.
A common species throughout Belgium.
Native
Hibernates as a young caterpillar. The males are active during daytime and fly rapidly in a zigzag fashion. The females fly from early dusk and later come to light.The only member of this family were the flying female drop her eggs over suitable habitat.
The adults fly from mid-June till early September.
The caterpillars feed on many herbs and shrubs or dwarf shrubs, especially Salix, Vaccinium, Calluna, Alnus, Rubus and Fabaceae.
It inhabits mostly heath moors, bushy grasslands near the woodlands, open riparian forests and other woody areas.