An uncommon species of meadows, marshes, open woodland, mainly in the south of the region. The larvae feed of the flowers and seed capsules of the foodplant. Adults are easily disturbed during the day and later come to light.

Note can be confused with the much commoner Udea prunalis but that species is darker, lacks the yellowish gloss and has wider and darker stigmata.

Recorded in 30 (21%) of 140 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1856. Last Recorded in 2022. (Data up to end 2022) Additional Stats

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