| ADULT |
Wingspan - 77 - 33 mm. Always a nice catch with broad forewings that are distinctly marked. The kidney spot is golden yellow, above the dark central cross-band is a pinkish line and the oval area is somewhat bluish in appearance. |
| CHRYSALIS |
Pupates underground. Overwinters in this stage. |
| LARVA |
Feeds on a variety of ferns (mainly Bracken) and other plants such as willowherb, sallows and nettles. |
| BEHAVIOUR |
Attracted to light and sugar. |
| HABITAT |
Parks, woods and gardens. |
| FLIGHT PERIOD |
June to July with an occasional separate brood in August. |
| STATUS |
Resident and common. |
