Wingspan 30 to 35 mm.

A good photograph is generally required to support your record.

Often associated with moorland and areas where Bracken is plentiful.

The adults fly in June and July.

The larvae live underground and feed on the roots of Bracken.

This species is generally distributed across Britain, but is local in some parts. In a recent survey to determine the status of all macro moths in Britain this species was classified as local.

Scarce / uncommon in VC55.