Identification

Distinctive dark red, black and grey markings.

Recording Method

Attracted to light and sugar.

Flight period

June-October.

Larval foodplants

Usually Oaks (Quercus spp.) but also recorded on Crab Apple (Malus sylvestris), Pear (Pyrus communis)and Hazel (Corylus avellana).

Habitat

Woodland.

History

The first for Dumfries & Galloway was found in “Galloway” during 1983, while the first for Dumfriesshire was of one that came to MV light at Kirkton on 18th July July 2014 and verified by K. P. Bland. No records from Wigtownshire.