Range & Status

Formerly widespread in southern England but has become increasingly scarce.

Regional Distribution

Recorded in west Cornwall pre-1970.

Habitat & Ecology

British foodplants not established, but known from Hare' s-foot Clover Trifolium arvense and Lesser Trefoil T. dubium on the Continent; it is unlikely to be restricted to these in Britain. Primarily coastal.

Threats

Loss of semi-natural pastures through intensification of agricultural use or abandonment of grazing.

Conservation

None.