Last modified: Feb. 27, 2024, 10:21 a.m.
This very rare species has not been seen in Belgium for a long time and is thought to be extinct.
Native
Wingspan 9–11 mm.
The larva lives in spun leaves on the host plant. The adults become active in late afternoon and later come to light.
The adults have been seen from late June towards late July.
The larvae feed mainly on Artemisia campestris, also on Achillea millefolium, Helichrysum arenarium, Santolina chamaecyparissus, Thymus serpyllum, Pimpinella saxifraga, Peucedanum montanum and Daucus carota.
In inhabits open habitats, mostly in sandy areas.