Common in rough grassland, waste ground, gardens and a wide range of other habitats throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and rather common throughout. Wingspan 16-22 mm. Larva feeds on Thistle (both Carduus and Cirsium), Knapweed, Burdock and Saw-wort, living within a spun or rolled leaf.
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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