Last modified: March 1, 2023, 3:50 p.m.
A rare species regularly encountered in many parts of Belgium. The commonest member of this genus.
Native
The larva lives in a spinning between the leaves of the food plant.
Pupation in a reddish brown silken cocoon.
The adults become active during late afternoon sun above their food plants and later come to light.
The adults fly from end of May till July.
The larva feeds on Lotus corniculatus or Lotus uliginosus.