Common throughout much of Britain. In Hampshire fairly frequent throughout, with notable populations in Pamber Forest and Botley Wood; distinctly scarce on the Isle of Wight, where not recorded since 1979. Wingspan 8-11 mm. Larva feeds within seed capsules of Germander Speedwell, subsequently feeding on the leaves, living within a movable case.
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