[1][2][3] It was described by Henry Edwards in 1875 and is found in North America,[2] where it has been recorded from foothill canyons and riparian habitats in south-eastern British Columbia, eastern Washington, north-central Oregon, south to southern California.

Adults are on wing from early March to mid-April.

The larvae feed on Montia perfoliata.

[4] The MONA or Hodges number for Annaphila arvalis is 9854.

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