Last modified: Oct. 2, 2025, 12:32 p.m.
A common species throughout Belgium, more observed in the northern part.
This species is considered Least Concern according to the IUCN Red List category for Flanders 2023.
Native
Hibernates as a pupa underground.
The adults are attracted to light.
The adults fly in one generation a year from May till July. Sometimes a partial second generation occurs during September.
The larva lives on Salix, Malus and several other tree species.