Local found indoors and in chicken-houses and out-buildings throughout much of the British Isles, less numerous in the north. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight unlike Tineola bisselliella, locally common on the mainland, with the first Isle of Wight records in 1999. Wingspan 11-17 mm. Haplotinea species have the forewing with very indistinct stigmata; N. striolella
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 Main flight time