Status Widespread. Oak woodland preferring margins and rides with plenty of sunshine. Mainly nocturnal. Larva feeds on Oak, living and feeding in a movable pistol-case.
[MBGBI vol3 p268]  | Determination by Genitalia Examination Required | |
 | Case: A good quality photo or specimen of the case and plant/pabulum is required. | |
Recorded in 26 (35%) of 74 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1874. Last Recorded in 2024. Additional Stats |