Common in woodland, hedgerows and gardens throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and common throughout. Wingspan 15-18 mm. Similar to
H. nubiferana but generally smaller,
H. pruniana may be distinguished by the two blackish postmedian dots being situated distad of the medial angulation of the median fascia; in
H. nubiferana these are situated costad of the projection [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Blackthorn, Plum and Wild Cherry.