| ADULT |
Wingspan 25-38mm. This recent colonist is quite distinctive with a forewing pattern that is vague yet paradoxically obvious. The darker patches on the forewing, the jagged white crossline and the general shape should all point to this species. A darker form however needs slightly more attention. |
| CHRYSALIS |
Pupates in leaves of foodplant. |
| LARVA |
Feeds on Pellitory of the Wall. |
| BEHAVIOUR |
Attracted to light. |
| HABITAT |
Strictly coastal areas. |
| FLIGHT PERIOD |
Double brooded. July and August and again September and October. |
| STATUS |
Resident in far south. Uncommon. |
