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A common species throughout Belgium.
Native
The larva lives in a spun fold on the underside of a leaf which it leaves at night in order to feed. Pupation takes place in a cocoon amongst fallen leaves or on bark. It hibernates in its cocoon.
The adults are active at dusk and later come to light.
The adults fly from late May till the end of August.
The larva lives on Sambucus nigra, Viburnum, Syring or Ligustrum, preferring young plants.