Immigrant from mainland Europe, appearing since 1991 as a migrant on the south coast, in some years arriving in sufficient numbers to breed. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight first recorded in modern times in 1991, after which a scarce immigrant predominantly on the Isle of Wight, but since 2008 has become relatively infrequent on the island but increasingly common as a resident species in the south-east of Hampshire. Wingspan 24-30 mm. Larva feeds on various lichens, although has not been found in our area.