This species has very variable colouration from sandy through to brown and black.
Pupates underground.
Gardens, farmland, woodland and coastal dunes.
Recorded in 125 (46.3%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.
Last recorded in November 2021
Recorded date range (Adult): 24 April to 28 November
Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 05 July to 05 July