ABH: 49.157

Status:  Resident

Distribution/Abundance:  Common

Primary Habitat:  Woodland, Hedgerows, Gardens

Wingspan:  15-18mm

Flight Period:  May - July

Observations:  Larvae feed on various Prunus species. Adults frequent in garden light traps but care is required to separate this from other bird dropping mimics.

Confusion Species:  Other bird dropping mimics, esp H. nubiferana. See: Bird Dropping Mimics for an quick guide

L.O.N.:  Everywhere, abundant

First Record:  1901, Wallis.