Last modified: Oct. 12, 2024, 9:25 a.m.
A not so common species in Belgium, but rare in the southern part of the country.
This species is considered Least Concern according to the IUCN Red List category for Flanders 2023.
Native
When young, the larva lives on the catkins of the host plant, later on it lives on various herbaceous plants.
Hibernates as an egg.
The adults come to light and sugar.
The adults fly mainly from early September till October in one generation.
The larva lives on Populus later on various herbaceous plants like Rumex.