EN · tau emperor
DE · Nagelfleck
LT ·
rudoji saturnija, aglija
LV · rudais pāvacis
PL · lotnica zyska
The larva feeds on deciduous trees, mostly beech, lime, elm, but also oak, birch, etc.
Pupae overwinter in a loose cocoon in the litter. Adult moths lack mouths and only breed. Then the adult females lay eggs then die.