UK Status
Resident. Common
Montgomeryshire
Status
An uncommon species, that has been recorded from scattered sites throughout the county.
Wingspan : M & F, 32-35mm.
Confusion
species
None. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
A range of wet and boggy places.
Foodplant
Reed canary-grass and Reed sweet-grass.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a larva in the stem of the foodplant. Larva August-early
June. Pupates in a cocoon in the leaf litter or underground. |
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