Wingspan 21-30 mm. One of the plainer-looking members of the Scopariinae, though rather variable.

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

Various habitats - it flies at night but can sometimes be found resting on tree-trunks or stones during the day.

From June to August

The larvae feed on the roots of Ox-tongue and Colt's-foot.

It is fairly common throughout most of Britain. In the Butterfly Conservation’s Microlepidoptera Report 2011 this species was classified as common.

Fairly frequent but not common in Leicestershire & Rutland. L&R Moth Group status = B (scarce resident or restricted distribution or regular migrant)