Last modified: July 30, 2024, 5:45 p.m.
A common and widespread species throughout Belgium.
Native
The larvae constructing an untidy silken gallery amongst the leaves of the food plant. It pupates in a greyish cocoon in or near the larval gallery.
The adults are active during the night and come to light.
The adults fly in one generation a year, usually from of June till the end of August. When conditions are right, small numbers can be observed until late in October.
The larva lives mainly on Prunus spinosa.