ABH: 63.080

Status:  Resident

Distribution/Abundance:  Common

Primary Habitat:  Grassland, Gardens

Wingspan:  20mm

Flight Period:  June - July

Observations:  Larvae feed on the stems of various grasses. One of the most frequently seen of the "grass moths", often disturbed during the day and coming to light traps.

Confusion Species: 

L.O.N.:  Everywhere

First Record:  1902, Wallis