B&F: 0150

ABH: 7.006

Status:  Resident

Distribution/Abundance:  Common

Primary Habitat:  Woodland

Wingspan:  14-18mm

Flight Period:  May - June

Observations:  The larva feeds on leaf litter. Adults are diurnal, with males often seen in swarms near the tops of trees.

Confusion Species: 

L.O.N.:  Common in most localities. The males often appear in swarms on sunny days in May.

First Record:  1863, Smith, R.