This species holds its wings furled more tightly around the body than the Common Footman.
Pupates in a crevice or in leaf litter.
Heathland, moorland and sand-dunes.
Recorded in 113 (41.9%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.
Last recorded in August 2024
Recorded date range (Adult): 11 June to 10 October
Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 11 May to 11 May