ABH: 49.156

Status:  Resident

Distribution/Abundance:  Common

Primary Habitat:  Woodland, Hedgerows, Gardens

Wingspan:  15-21mm

Flight Period:  June - August

Observations:  Larvae feed on various Prunus species and other trees. 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. pruniana. See: Bird Dropping Mimics for an quick guide

L.O.N.:  Rather common in several places

First Record:  1901, Wallis.