The brown and white markings of this species show considerable variation.
Pupates underground.
Woodland, carr, fens, heathland and poplar plantations.
Recorded in 137 (50.7%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.
Last recorded in August 2020
Recorded date range (Adult): 22 April to 10 October
Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 02 July to 02 July