Phil Sterling (2008): A local species throughout the British Isles, but one which is probably more widespread than records suggest. The larva feeds from a portable case on leaf litter beneath semi-mature or mature sallow (Salix spp.) trees. The moth flies in April in sunshine and may sometimes be seen in large numbers flying around the tops of tall sallow trees in full blossom, and alighting on the catkins. A concerted recording effort in the past decade has shown this moth to be fairly... Read More

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