Occurs in acidic woodland usually amongst Bilberry Vaccinium myrtillis. Flies in sunshine and is attracted to flower heads of Carex spp. and Pinus sylvestris.
Larvae have been found in leaf litter (Langmaid, Palmer & Young).
Recorded in 34 (24%) of 140 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1863. Last Recorded in 2024. (Data up to end 2024) Additional Stats
