Last modified: Jan. 18, 2023, 5:32 p.m.
A rare and local species in Belgium, mainly known from the southern part of the country.
Native
Hibernates as a larva and pupates in a cocoon in plant debris.
The adults are active from dusk on and later come to light.
The adults fly usually in one generation, sometimes a second one from late May till mid August. Frequently disturbed from the food plant and other low vegetation by day.
The larva lives on Cytisus.