The moth is very similar to E. sangii and requires genital examination for conclusive identification.

The larvae create a blotch mine in the leaves of the foodplant.

Birch woodland.

Recorded in 15 (5.6%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in May 2018

Recorded date range (Adult): 31 March to 21 May

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 03 May to 21 May