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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