Last modified: Oct. 23, 2023, 12:37 p.m.
A fairly common species throughout Belgium.
Native
It hibernates as a full grown larva in a cocoon spun on bark or amongst plant debris on the ground. The adults come to light.
The adults fly from late April towards September in different generations a year.
The larva feeds on the fruits of Prunus spinosa, Prunus domestica and other Prunus species. It can be a serious pest especially in orchards.