Range & Status

Formerly widespread but very local in England, but has not been seen since 1930.

Regional Distribution

Known from the Isles of Scilly, the Penzance area, and most recently recorded at

Perranporth in 1952 by R.T. Bannister.

Habitat & Ecology

Associated with Henbane Hyoscyamus niger .

Threats

Destruction of stands of foodplant.

Conservation

None.