Appearance
The wingspan is 18–22 mm for females and 15–17 mm for males. The forewings ground colour is light reddish ochreous with darker lines.The forewing costa is rounded. The hindwings are bright orange. Julius von Kennel provides a full description.Behavior
Adults are on wing from May to June and again from August to September depending on the location.Food
The larvae feed on a wide variety of deciduous trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants. It can become a pest on olive trees and avocados.References:
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