
The caterpillar grows up to 35 mm long, and is found in open woodland, downland, meadows and moorland. The foodplants include dock, dandelion, goldenrod and yarrow.


Wingspan 45 - 70 mm.
Flies June to August.
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Wingspan 16 - 19 mm.
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Wingspan 18 - 22 mm more>


Caterpillar length up to 40 mm
Found in a wide variety of habitats, and many types of low growing plants.
Caterpillar feeds from July to autumn.

Wingspan 4.0 - 5.5 mm
Adults fly June and July
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Adult wingspan 15 - 26 mm, body length 8 - 12 mm.
Seen year round indoors.
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Wingspan 15 - 21 mm, body length 7 - 9 mm.
Seen year round indoors.
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Wingspan 23 - 27 mm
Flies June and July.