Acronicta rumicis (Linnaeus, 1758)

Host plants:
The larva feeds on herbs an more rarely on low growing shrubs.

Habitat:
Acronicta rumicis lives on meadows, woodland clearings, gardens and other extensively managed habitats (mostly mesophilic to humid).

Life cycle:
Acronicta rumicis flies in two generations. The pupa hibernates. Moths can be found from the end of April until August. Larvae feed between May and October.

Endangerment factors:
Acronicta rumicis is not endangered.

Remarks:
The often common species occurs from Northwest Africa across whole Europe and parts of Asia to Japan.