This moth has a diagnostic white head and and extra white subapical spot on the forewing.
The larvae form a narrow downward mine that broadens gradually and is greenish. Larvae overwinter within the mine.
Woodland clearings.
Recorded in 11 (4.1%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.
Last recorded in July 2022
Recorded date range (Adult): 21 April to 29 September