Generally a rare resident although it may be fairly common in spruce plantations.

Picea spp. or Abies alba with larva feeding in June/July at first mining a needle, later in spun needles. Pupates in a cocoon amongst leaf litter or in the soil.

Males fly around spruces and along plantation rides in sunshine.

Recorded in 13 (9%) of 140 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1900. Last Recorded in 2018. (Data up to end 2022) Additional Stats

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