Passenger Moth

Parks, gardens, and woodlands throughout Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Adults feed on flower nectar and juices of fallen fruit; larvae feed on Rubus (blackberry) and Salix (willow).

Adults are nocturnal and attracted to light; they typically fly from May to September in two generations.

Provides ecosystem benefits as a pollinator for various plants and as a food source for bats and birds.