This species is difficult to distinguish from A. subpropinquella and genital dissection is usually required for a definitive identification.
Pupates in leaf litter or in spun leaves.
Open grassy areas and waste ground.
Recorded in 10 (3.7%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.
Last recorded in April 2024
Recorded date range (Adult): 17 March to 09 November