ABH: 49.354

Status:  Resident

Distribution/Abundance:  Common

Primary Habitat:  Grassland

Wingspan:  10-13mm

Flight Period:  April - May

Observations:  Larvae feed on Bitter Vetch and Bush Vetch. Adults fly conspicuously by day over the foodplant; also coming to light.

Confusion Species: 

L.O.N.:  Almost everywhere during May and June

First Record:  1907, Wallis