Scopula nigropunctata (Hufnagel, 1767)

Host plants:
The caterpillar lives polyphagous in the herb layer. I found it in the garden on Salvia glutinosa and on the eastern Swabian Alb on Lathyrus pratensis.

Habitat:
Scopula nigropunctata inhabits bushy grasslands, forest edges, scrub, gardens and many more, at least semi-open habitats. Scopula nigropunctata has no high requirements and is quite widespread.

Life cycle:
The caterpillar overwinters. The moths fly mostly in a long generation from late May through August. In warm climates a partial second generation is added in August/September.

Remarks:
Scopula nigropunctata is widespread in Europe and temperate Asia.