ABH: 45.012

Status:  Resident

Distribution/Abundance:  Common

Primary Habitat:  Grassland

Wingspan:  20-26mm

Flight Period:  June - August

Observations:  Larvae feed on the shoots and stems of Germander Speedwell. Adults are attracted to light but are easily disturbed by day.

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

L.O.N.:  Many locations, common

First Record:  1901, Wallis