Xanthorhoe montanata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

Host plants:
The caterpillars are polyphagous in the herb layer, so on Galium species, Rubus, Primula etc., but also on dwarf shrubs.

Habitat:
Xanthorhoe montanata inhabits edges in mixed deciduous forests, river valleys, forest meadows, roadsides, clearings and penetrates sometimes into the shrubbery rich human settlements (gardens).

Life cycle:
The caterpillar overwinters. The moths fly from May to early August in one generation.

Remarks:
Xanthorhoe montanata is widespread in Europe, Asia and North America (Holarctic). It is fairly common in Central Europe .