Range & Status

Very localised across southern Britain, and has become increasingly scarce in recent years.

Regional Distribution

One old record from Paul in 1924 (R.T. Bannister).

Habitat & Ecology

A little known species of sandy coastal sites.

Threats

Development of coastal habitats; coarsening of vegetation through lack of grazing and/or trampling, with consequent loss of open sandy areas; coastal protection works.

Conservation

Much of the more sensitive coastline is now protected by SSSI designations.