B&F: 0147

ABH: 7.002

Status:  Resident

Distribution/Abundance:  Rare

Primary Habitat:  Grassland

Wingspan:  15-20mm

Flight Period:  June - July

Observations:  The larva feeds initially on the seeds, and later leaf fragments, of Field Scabious. Adult are diurnal and can often be seen on the flowers of their larval foodplant.

Confusion Species: 

L.O.N.:  N/A

First Record:  1907, Wallis