| ADULT |
Wingspan 30 - 35mm. Pale cream in appearance with 3 wavy cross-lines with the latter having a distinct kink near the leading edge. The wings seem to be peppered with black markings and appear long and slightly hooked. There are 2 forms, these being banded and non-banded as shown in fig 1. The banded form is more frequent down south. |
| CHRYSALIS |
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| LARVA |
Brown and tapering towards the front. Located overwintering in this stage or on foodplants such as bedstraws, dandelions and docks. |
| BEHAVIOUR |
Attracted to light sometimes in large numbers. |
| HABITAT |
Woodland, gardens, hedgerows, parks and urban areas. |
| FLIGHT PERIOD |
Single brooded. June to August. |
| STATUS |
Resident. Common. |
