Common outdoors, in woodland, hedgerows and grassland, and indoors, in houses and barns, throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 16-25 mm. A widespread and familiar insect, originally an inhabitant of Asia. Larva feeds on detritus and refuse, both animal and vegetable.
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