ABH: 32.032

Status:  Resident

Distribution/Abundance:  Local

Primary Habitat:  Woodland rides, Hedgerows, Roadside verges

Wingspan:  18-19mm

Flight Period:  August - September

Observations: Larvae feed gregariously in a spinning on Angelica and Hogweed.

Confusion Species:  Some members of the Depressariinae are difficult to positively identify as adults unless the recorder is particularly skilled. Best identified either from the larval case/foodplant, or by examination of adult genitalia.

L.O.N.:  Geddington Chase & Weekley Hall Wood, 24.viii.1907

First Record:  1907, Wallis.