ABH: 49.136

Status:  Resident

Distribution/Abundance:  Common

Primary Habitat:  Grassland, Wasteground, Gardens

Wingspan:  12-15mm

Flight Period:  July - August

Observations:  Larvae feed on the seeds of Ox-tongue and Hawk's-beard.

Confusion Species:  See opposite

L.O.N.:  Geddington Chase, Newton.

First Record:  1902, Wallis