ABH: 49.375

Status:  Resident

Distribution/Abundance:  Local

Primary Habitat:  Woodland

Wingspan:  14-15mm

Flight Period:  May - July

Observations:  Larvae feed in the seeds of Sycamore. Adults fly by day, often high in the canopy, but will also come to light traps. Adults can also be disturbed from lower foliage in dull weahter.

Confusion Species:  P. trauniana

L.O.N.:  Wadenhoe, 03.vii.1907

First Record:  1907, Wallis