Norfolk status Scarce. Found in shady places such as hedgerows and open woodland. Adult moths seldom seem. Larvae mine leaves of foodplant, living and feeding in a movable case.
[MBGBI vol3 p285]
Verification Grade Comment: Case: Photo of mouth angle and keel, otherwise C4
Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required
Case: A good quality photo or specimen of the case and plant/pabulum is required.
Recorded in 21 (28%) of 74 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1874. Last Recorded in 2025. Additional Stats
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