| ADULT |
Wingspan 45-55mm. Males
are smaller than females and are darker in colour. Forewings are
buff to dark reddish-brown with a yellowish cross-band that fades
towards the outer margin. A central white dot on the forewing is
conspicuous. Wings held in tent-like fashion. |
| CHRYSALIS |
Overwinters. Black-brown.
barrel-shaped cocoon located in grass |
| LARVA |
September to early June on various trees
and shrubs such as oak, hazel, bramble and sea buckthorn. |
| BEHAVIOUR |
Female is attracted to light. Male is
a day flyer with rapid zigzag flight. |
| HABITAT |
Woodland, coastal areas, sandhills,
heathland and
chalk downs. |
| FLIGHT PERIOD |
Single brooded. July to August. |
| STATUS |
Resident. Common. |
