Wingspan 15-22 mm. One of several very similar moths which can be rather difficult to separate.

Scopariinae are a difficult group to identify and sometimes it is necessary to refer to genitalia to be sure. A useful guide can be found at the following LINK

Varied habitats including gardens, parkland, woodland, grassland, heathland, scrub and fens.

The adults fly from May to July and can be found resting on tree-trunks or rocks.

Larva feeds on various mosses.

A common species throughout Britain. In the Butterfly Conservation’s Microlepidoptera Report 2011 this species was classified as common.

Common in Leicestershire and Rutland. L&R Moth Group status = A (common and resident)