Range & Status

Widespread in Britain, but very localised and increasingly rare.

Regional Distribution

A large population discovered in the species-rich arable fields at West Pentire Farm in 2003 (Alexander, 2004).

Habitat & Ecology

Associated with Fumitory Fumaria spp., the larvae feeding in galls formed on the lower stems; sites tend to be places with soil disturbance.

Threats

Conversion of arable land to pasture.

Conservation

The West Pentire fields are owned and managed in-hand as an arable nature reserve by The National Trust.