Nationally scarce (Nb) in dry grassland and on downland throughout much of England; rare in Wales and Ireland. Very rare in south Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight, with only one record this century, at Monkham Copse. Wingspan 12-16 mm. Larva feeds on seeds of Devil's-bit Scabious, Field Scabious and Small Scabious, subsequently feeding in the fallen leaves, living within a movable case.

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