UK Status
Resident. Widespread in England and Wales and the east coast of Scotland as far north as Elgin.
Montgomeryshire Status
Recorded from two sites in the west of the county at Commins Coch and Morben camp site (near Machynlleth).
Wingspan
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M & F, 13-16mm.
Confusion species
None.
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Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)
Habitat
Wherever the foodplant is found.
Foodplant
Mosses.
Lifestage data
Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva feeds openly on moss. Pupal site undescribed. |
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