Distribution:

Northwest Africa and most of Europe, east into temperate Asia as far as the Altai

Wingspan:

in between 7,5 and 9 cm. 

Season:

depends on the temperature, 1 to 2 flights annually. In captivity quite often a second flight.

Food plants:

Salix, Populus, Prunus avium and sometimes Rosa and Malus

Rearing:

Very easy, suitable for newcomers. Keep in (spacious) well ventilated plastic containers, in a netted cage  or sleeved outdoors on a living willow.. Fast growing and ready to pupate within four weeks. Keep the pupae in the fridge to overwinter.

Difficulties:

none