Cirrhia gilvago ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

Host plants:
The larvae usually feed on elm, especially on flowers and fruits. They are also reported from some other tree species like especially poplars. Later they may drop on the ground (but only partially) and are then polyphagous.

Habitat:
Cirrhia gilvago especially inhabits riparian woodlands, but is also found in many grove-rich environments in the lowlands and medium-high altitudes.

Life cycle:
The egg hibernates. The larva lives in spring (especially April and May/early June).The larva can be found in samples of flowering or fruiting elm twigs or poplar kittens. It is characterized by a light, contrasting ventral side and a red head. The prepupa lays for some months in the cocoon. The moths are found in late summer and autumn (late August to late October).

Remarks:
Cirrhia gilvago occurs from NW-Africa across the more central parts of Europe and Turkey to Sibiria.