Common in gardens, allotments and farmland, especially where Brassica are grown, throughout the British Isles. Widespread and fairly common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 27-31 mm. Unlikely to be confused with any other species of British moth. Larva feeds on various Cruciferae, causing sufficient damage to be a serious pest in some areas.
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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