Recording method

Readily disturbed on sunny days.  Visits ragwort and Yarrow flowers.  Comes to light.

Life cycle

Larvae at least February-April. Adults May-August.

Larval foodplants

Associated mainly with Redshank Ceratodon purpureus.  Has been seen feeding on a fine-leaved grass, probably Festuca.  

History

The first for Dumfries & Galloway was found at Kirkconnell Flow NNR, Kirkcudbrightshire, on 9th June 1983 by Sir Arthur Duncan, specimen at National Museums Scotland.