Wingspan 30-35 mm. There is quite a variation in ground colour, generally the paler individuals occurring further south.

Frequenting a wide variety of habitats.

It flies from May to July, with a partial second generation in the south.

The larvae feed nocturnally on such low plants as Dandelion and Hawk's-beard.

Fairly common and widespread throughout a large part of Britain. In a recent survey to determine the status of all macro moths in Britain this species was classified as common.

Fairly frequent but not common in Leicestershire & Rutland. L&R Moth Group status = B (scarce resident or restricted distribution or regular migrant)