Nationally scarce (Nb) on woodland and heaths throughout the British Isles, favouring the coastal counties of eastern and southern Britain, Guernsey and the Burren. Recorded very infrequently in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 18-20 mm. Larva feeds on various lichens.

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