B&F: 0237

ABH: 12.034

Status:  Resident

Distribution/Abundance:  Rare

Primary Habitat:  Indoors, gardens

Wingspan:  14mm

Flight Period:  May to September

Observations:  The larvae feed on naturally-occurring fibrous material such as hair, fur or bird feathers.

Confusion Species: 

L.O.N.:  Ashton, Near Stanion, in an outhouse, 24.vi.1907

First Record:  1907, Wallis.