Last modified: Oct. 27, 2023, 12:47 p.m.
A rare and local species in Belgium, mainly known from the coastal area.
Native
Hibernates as a small larva, low down in the vegetation.
Pupates underground in a strong cocoon.
The adults come to light and on sugar.
The adults fly in one generation a year, mainly from late August till late October.
The larva lives on various herbaceous plants like Sedum acre, Cynoglossum officinale, Plantago maritima, Armeria maritima and Brassica oleracea.