| UK Status 
 Resident. Common
 
 Montgomeryshire
Status
 
 A common species, found throughout the county.
 
 Wingspan :  M & F, 31-38mm.
 
 Confusion
species
 
 Southern Wainscot, Common Wainscot.
 | Flight
time (Montgomeryshire) 
 Habitat
 
 All types of grassland.
 
 Foodplant
 
 Many grasses including, cock's-foot, common reed and hairy wood-rush.
 
 Lifestage data
 
 Overwinters as a small larva low down amongst the grasses. Larva August-June, feeding at night. Pupates in a cocoon underground.
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