A widespread and reasonably common species across our area. The wing shape makes this an easy moth to recognise but caution should be exercised over possible confusion with the very similar Acleris effractana, a northern species which may be spreading southwards (not yet known from our area).

	Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 46 (33%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1974.
Last Recorded in 2022.