It is a fairly common species in Western Europe including the British Isles.

See Townsend et al.[1] [2]In general, although melanism occurs regularly in this species it is less prevalent than in the November moth.

The pale November moth flies at night from September to November[1] and is attracted to light.

The larva feeds on a variety of trees and shrubs (see list below).

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