Distribution and Abundance: Common.

Primary Habitat: Grassland.

Flight Period: Single brooded in May and June.

Observations: In common with most other day flying moths this species is under recorded. Current sites include old railway lines, disused quarries, meadows and waysides where trefoils and clovers are plentiful. Undiscovered colonies of the moth are likely to be found in similar sites throughout the county.

L.O.N.: Undated. Many localities. Common.

First Record: 1842, Clark.