ABH: 49.371

Status:  Resident

Distribution/Abundance:  Rare

Primary Habitat:  Woodland, Hedgerows

Wingspan:  11mm

Flight Period:  May - June

Observations:  Larvae feed on the spun flowers and fruit of Hawthorn, Apple and Pear. Adults tend to spend most of their time flying on sunny days around the host plant, but may be knocked out of foliage in dull weather.

Confusion Species: 

L.O.N.:  Ashton Wold, Wadenhoe - Flying around Hawthorn, May 1902

First Record:  1902, Wallis