This moth has a purple/brown forewing which is more golden towards the dorsum and a bright silver fascia beyond the middle.

The larvae create a slender winding gallery mine.

Recorded in 55 (20.4%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in September 2018

Recorded date range (Adult): 25 May to 09 July

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 07 August to 24 November