Identification

The narrow forewings are an aid to identification.

Recording method

Attracted to light. Often disturbed in the field.

Flight period

Mid June-October

Larval foodplants

Mosses.

Habitat

Many habitats but mainly coastal.

History

The first for Dumfries & Galloway was found at Killantringan Lighthouse, Wigtownshire, on 18th August 1914 by D. A. Mowat the keeper, while the first for Kirkcudbrightshire was found at Bargaly Lodge on 29th September 1992, with the Dumfriesshire first being found at Caerlaverock WWT on 11th September 2015.