Range & Status

Very localised in Britain and increasingly scarce.

Regional Distribution

A single old record Hayle (1957, Miss M. Harris).

Habitat & Ecology

Found on moist mossy ground near water, where there is little or no tall vegetation, often in damp patches on otherwise sandy heaths.

Threats

The habitat of the species is susceptible to artificial drainage improvements for agriculture or other development.

Conservation

Protection of all remaining undisturbed wetlands.