This moth has a distinctive brown, white and metallic blue colouration and pattern of the forewing.
The larvae feed on the bark and fruit of ornamental cherry trees.
Parks, gardens, old orchards and mature ornamental cherry trees along suburban roads.
Recorded in 22 (8.1%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.
Last recorded in August 2025
Recorded date range (Adult): 17 April to 11 September
Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 01 February to 02 April