A species of heathland but also gardens and woodland.

Larvae live in a web on the foodplant from July to May. Adults often rest during the day and have a liking for burnt twigs. They come readily to light.

Note similar to Ortholepis betulae but that species has a scale tuft preceding the first cross-line.

Recorded in 53 (38%) of 140 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1887. Last Recorded in 2024. (Data up to end 2024) Additional Stats

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