Davey, P., 2009: A generally distributed species in Britain, the larva feeding nocturnally on the flowers and immature seeds and later the foliage of various grass species. In Dorset, the moth is widespread and generally at low density, but although locally frequent in the vicinity of deciduous woodland, where for example false brome (Brachypodium sylvaticum) and wood meadow-grass (Poa nemoralis) are potential host plants, it is rare on coastal grassland and on heathland. In Dorset, the moth is... Read More

Recorded in 37 (93%) of 40 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1895. Last Recorded in 2019. (Data up to end 2019) Additional Stats

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