Nationally scarce (Na) on dry pastures, farmland and downland in northern and southern counties of England, but absent from much of central England. In Hampshire an uncommon species, found mainly on the chalk around Winchester, with records south to the New Forest and north to Basingstoke. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 11-13 mm. Larva feeds on Scented Mayweed, Red Bartsia and Eyebright.
The abundance in each month is indicated as follows:
No records Very occasional Irregular Uncommon Off-peak, but not unusual Off-peak, but not unusual Main flight time