ABH: 49.031

Status:  Resident

Distribution/Abundance:  Common

Primary Habitat:  Wasteground, Gardens, Wetland, Woodland

Wingspan:  18-22mm

Flight Period:  June - August

Observations:  Larvae feed on many herbaceous plants, including Knapweed, Common Reed, Plantain. Also on some trees such as Oak and Beech

Confusion Species: 

L.O.N.:  Ashton Wold

First Record:  1907, Wallis