A rather common species throughout Belgium.

The larva lives on various species of lichens, especially on Peltigera canina, growing on various tree species. Hibernates as a small larva.

The adults fly in one generation a year; from early June till mid August. In favourable conditions, a partial second generation occurs till mid October. They come to light. 

Sometimes the pinkish color is replaced by yellow. This form called 'flava' is quite rare, see More pictures