Nationally scarce (Nb) in dry pastures and on downland in southern England. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight restricted to a few sites on the coast to the west of the region, including Hurst Castle. Wingspan 10-16 mm. Day-flying in warm, dry weather; similar to, but smaller than, A. margarotana with forewing tinged olive and more obvious white transverse spots or striae [Bradley]. Larva feeds within roots and lower stems of Wild Carrot, and perhaps also Sea Carrot.

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