Local on farmland and in rough meadows throughout much of England and Wales. Scattered records in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 15-19 mm. The fulvous general coloration and the pale dorsal area of the comparatively narrow forewing are characteristic [Bradley]. Larva feeds within seedheads of Perennial Sow-thistle.
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