Now split into three species; E. regificella (593), E. geminatella (593a) and E. tengstromi (593b). Great Woodrush recorded as foodplant for E. regificella and E. geminatella. Hairy Woodrush only known host plant for E. tengstromi.
E. regificella only occurs in SW England from Cornwall to Devon, Gloucs and Wiltshire.
Recorded in 1 (0.4%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.
Last recorded in June 2006
Recorded date range (Adult): 16 June to 16 June