B&F: 0297

ABH: 15.016

Status:  Resident

Distribution/Abundance:  Common

Primary Habitat:  Grassland, woodland rides

Wingspan:  9-10mm

Flight Period:  Bivoltine: May, August

Observations: The larva feeds on St John's Wort, initially as a gallery mine, followed by a blotch and then one or more leaf fold. Adults may be found in the evening, but also are attracted to light.

Confusion Species: 

L.O.N.:  Near Corby, 03.viii.1909, flying in sunshine

First Record:  1909, Wallis.