Quite common, larvae eat a wide variety of leaves. Adults fly from May to August.
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Larva found eating plants, adults tend to be found around flowers during the warmer months.
The larva grow to around 20 mm long, and can completely defoliate a plant.
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Adults are seen on sunny days in summer in or near coniferous woods.
Adult body length is 12 - 44 mm.