Common throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight common and widespread, although some historic records may relate to S. svenssoni, which see. Best recorded in the larval stage, when mines are relatively easy to find where they are present in oak woodland.
The abundance in each month is indicated as follows:
No records
Very occasional
Irregular
Uncommon
Off-peak, but not unusual
Off-peak, but not unusual
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