Davey, P., 2009: A widespread species in Britain found in marsh, fen and bog habitat, the larva has been reared from moss (Musci spp.) and may also feed on lichens (Usnea spp.). In Dorset, the moth was very local and resident populations were historically, restricted to the wettest habitats in the Poole Basin. However, many recent records have been from other habitats, particularly unimproved dry grassland sites on chalky soil. Abroad the species is stated to frequent meadows and woodland edges... Read More

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