Recording method

Flies by day. Has been recorded as a non-target species in pheromone traps.

Life cycle

Larvae present autumn-May on buds and shoots.  Adults fly May-June.

Larval foodplant

Dog-rose and other wild or cultivated roses.

Habitat

Hedgerows, scrub, woodland and occasionally gardens.

History

The first record for D&G was one netted at Bar Hill, Knockbrex (VC73) on 25 May 2024.