Common in gardens and hedgerows throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 16-22 mm. Readily distinguished from other Epiblema species by its yellow labial palpus and characteristic forewing pattern [Bradley]. Larva feeds on various wild and cultivated species of rose, living within a spun or rolled leaf.
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