Locally fairly common on heathland, commons, brownfield sites and acid woodland.

Ulex europaeus with larva feeding on the seeds from July to October, in a case made from a calyx lobe, then overwintering in a silken case attached to a dead gorse flower.

Recorded in 51 (36%) of 140 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1881. Last Recorded in 2023. (Data up to end 2023) Additional Stats

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