Last modified: June 4, 2024, 12:06 p.m.
A not so common species throughout Belgium.
This species is considered Least Concern according to the IUCN Red List category for Flanders 2023.
Native
Hibernates as an adult. They come to light and sugar.
The adults fly from early October onwards, and after hibernation, back again till late April in one generation.
The larva lives first on various species of deciduous trees like: Malus, Prunus spinosa or Salix. Later on various species of herbaceous plants like Taraxacum.