Last modified: June 1, 2024, 12:36 p.m.
A rare species in Belgium, mainly observed in the southern provinces but also at the coast area.
This species is considered Least Concern according to the IUCN Red List category for Flanders 2023.
Native
Hibernates as pupa in a cocoon in loose earth.
They are active from dusk onwards and later come to light.
The adults fly from late March till late May.
The larva lives on different species of Rosa but mainly on the leaves and flowers of Rosa canina.