Description
Hibernates as egg and then in the spring the caterpillars hatch. There is only one brood per year. The Green-brindled Crescent in woody area's, will have a slightly more greenish brown color. The color is brown with a distinctive coarse mottled pattern. On the wings are green lines with a metallic sheen.

Size
Wingspan 35 mm to 46 mm.

Habitat
Deciduous forests, dense scrub and gardens.

Food plants
The food source for the caterpillar consists of a variety of plants including Crataegus monogyna ( common hawthorn) and Prunus spinosa (blackthorn).

Flight season
From early September to early November.

Distribution
Throughout Europe to the Urals.