| ADULT |
Wingspan - 28 - 32mm. A pale creamy moth with a series of brownish-black cross lines that help give an appearance of burnt paper and blurring.. Trailing corners of both forewing and hindwing are darkened with a deep purplish patch that gives the impression of being scorched. The male always rests with an upturned abdomen. |
| CHRYSALIS |
Overwinters in this stage. |
| LARVA |
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| BEHAVIOUR |
Attracted to light especially the males. Attracted to sugar. |
| HABITAT |
Broadleaved woodland, parks and gardens. |
| FLIGHT PERIOD |
Single brooded. May to June. |
| STATUS |
Resident and local throughout. |
