Last modified: Dec. 11, 2024, 11:42 a.m.
A widespread and rare species throughout Belgium.
This species is considered Least Concern according to the IUCN Red List category for Flanders 2023.
Native
Hibernates as an egg on the food plant and pupates in an underground cocoon.
The adults come to light and sugar.
The adults fly from mid-June till late September in one generation with a peak in July.
The larva lives on deciduous trees, but with a preference for Betula.