ABH: 35.058

Status:  Resident

Distribution/Abundance:  Local

Primary Habitat:  Wasteground, Grassland, Field margins

Wingspan:  14-19mm

Flight Period:  June - August

Observations: Larvae feed on the seeds of Common Knapweed and Saw-wort.

Confusion Species:  M. lappella, M. aestivella

L.O.N.:  N/A

First Record:  1987, Parsons