| ADULT |
Wingspan - 22 - 28mm. The central crossband with its distinctive reddish colour and black cross-lines is highly recognisable depsite being prone to variability. The moth has a grey ground colour and a smaller reddish area at the base of the wing. |
| CHRYSALIS |
Hibernates as pupa in a cocoon among plant debris. |
| LARVA |
Feeds on a variety of crucifers. Two-tone in colour primaily dark with two paler bands along each flank. Slightly hairy. |
| EGG |
Located on foodplant. |
| BEHAVIOUR |
Attracted to light. |
| HABITAT |
Woodland areas, gardens, parks, fens, heaths and hedgerows. |
| FLIGHT PERIOD |
2 generations. May to June and again in August. |
