Common on heathland and grassland, and in open woodland, throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight common wherever gorse or broom grows. Wingspan 16-22 mm. Larva feeds within young shoots of Broom, Gorse, Dyer's Greenweed and Petty Whin, beneath a silken web.
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