Common in Maryland. Often an abundant species across much of the U.S., especially in the southern half of the country, but north at least to South Dakota and west to Washington (Glaser, Micromoths).
The larvae feed on the flower heads of many Asteraceae, including sunflower, on which it is a pest (Glaser, Micromoths).
There are 20 records in the project database.
GA | AL | WA | FR | CL | MO | HO | BA | BC | HA | CE | PG | AA | CV | CH | SM | KE | QA | CN | TA | DO | WI | SO | WO |