Last modified: Sept. 17, 2022, 3:54 p.m.
A rare and local species in Belgium, only 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 September till late October.
The larva lives on various herbaceous plants like Sedum acre, Cynoglossum officinale, Plantago maritima, Armeria maritima and Brassica oleracea.