Distribution and Abundance: Common.

Primary Habitat: Woodland.

Flight Period: Single brooded in September and October.

Observations: Moths were plentiful at ivy bloom around Blatherwycke Lake in October 1987 and caterpillars widespread in fallen poplar catkins during the 1980’s.

L.O.N.: 1907. Many localities. Common.

First Record: 1882, Hull & Tomalin.