Last modified: Oct. 18, 2023, 3:44 p.m.
A very rare and local species in Belgium, almost exclusively observed in the limestone area.
Native
Hibernates as a part-grown larva on a twig of the food plant. Pupates in a though cocoon.
The adults come to light.
The adults fly in one generation a year mainly in June and July. When conditiones are favourable, a partial second generation occurs during September.
The larva lives mainly on Prunus, but also on Pyrus, Quercus, Tilia, Betula, Alnus, Ulmus and other trees.