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Udea olivalis  
         
  B&F: 1392

ABH: 63.037

Status:  Resident

Distribution/Abundance:  Common

Primary Habitat:  Everywhere

Wingspan:  24-28mm

Flight Period:  June - August

Observations:  The larvae feed on a variety of herbaceous plants, including Woundwort, Common Nettle, Hop, Dog's Mercury, Docks and Yellow Archangel

Confusion Species: 

L.O.N.:  Everywhere, abundant

First Record:  1907, Wallis