| ADULT |
Wingspan 45-60mm. Black forewings
with cream-coloured spots. The thorax is wide, furry, black with
creamy shoulder patches. The abdomen is yellow towards the base
with a red tip. Hindwings are yellow with slightly variable black
markings. |
| CHRYSALIS |
Flimsy cocoon amongst plant debris. |
| LARVA |
Overwinters in this stage feeding in mild
weather. |
| BEHAVIOUR |
Attracted to light but often seen by day. |
| HABITAT |
Woodland, coastal areas especially cliffs
and sandhills. |
| FLIGHT PERIOD |
Single brooded. May to June. |
| STATUS |
Resident. Local in the south. |
