Ptilodon capucina (Linnaeus, 1758)

Host plants:
The caterpillars live on many deciduous woods. Preferred are Salix, Tilia, Alnus, Corylus, Quercus, Fagus or Populus.

Habitat:
Ptilodon capucina inhabits all grove dominated locations such as forests, gardens, hedge rows or road sides. Humid places are particularly preferred.

Life cycle:
Ptilodon capucina flies in two generations from late April to August. The caterpillars live from June to October, often along shady forest roads.

Endangerment factors:
Ptilodon capucina is not endangered.

Remarks:
Ptilodon capucina is widespread in Europe. The moth lacks only in the extreme south (southern Iberian Peninsula, Southern Italy, southern Balkan Peninsula). Ptilodon capucina extends in temperate Asia to Japan.