ABH: 63.066

Status:  Resident

Distribution/Abundance:  Common

Primary Habitat:  Wasteground, Grassland

Wingspan:  17-22mm

Flight Period:  May - July

Observations:  Larvae are thought to feed on dead or decaying leaf matter from various low-growing plants.

Confusion Species:  Worn examples may be confused with other Scopariinae.

L.O.N.:  Geddington Chase, 08.vii.1907, once only

First Record:  1907, Wallis