ABH: 45.017

Status:  Resident

Distribution/Abundance:  Rare

Primary Habitat:  Grassland

Wingspan:  17-24mm

Flight Period:  Probably bivoltine: June - September

Observations:  Larvae feed within the stem and rootstock of Small Scabious. Adults may be kicked-up from vegetation by day.

Confusion Species:  Care is required to differentiate between this and other Stenoptilia species

L.O.N.:  N/A

First Record:  2018, Hammond