B&F: 0410

ABH: 20.011

Status:  Resident

Distribution/Abundance:  Common

Primary Habitat:  Woodland

Wingspan:  9-12mm

Flight Period:  June - July

Observations: Larvae feed inside the catkins of Birch and Alder - their presence detected by a hole at the end where frass is ejected. Adults fly in the afternoon and are attracted to light.

Confusion Species: 

L.O.N.:  VCH

First Record:  1902, Wallis