Last modified: Dec. 9, 2024, 11:50 a.m.
A very rare, local and declining species in Belgium, hitherto only known from 2 southern provinces. Rarely recorded these days.
Native
Eggs are obviously deposited in small batches, but mature larvae are usually found more singly.
Hibernates as a pupa.
Adults come to light.
The moths are on the wing from April/May till August/September in 2 or three generations a year.
It inhabits warm and at least moderate humid sites such as woodland edges, lowland wetlands, stream valleys and similar habitats.