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 16 (5.9%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in May 2021

Recorded date range (Adult): 31 March to 30 April

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