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73.134 ~ 2375 ~ Large Wainscot ~
Rhizedra lutosa
UK Status
Resident. Common
Montgomeryshire Status
An uncommon and local species.
Wingspan :
M & F, 36-52mm.
Confusion species
Blair's Wainscot, Rush Wainscot and Bulrush Wainscot.
Flight time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Reedbeds and reedy ditches but not with permanent standing water.
Foodplant
Common reed.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as an egg. Larva April-late July, feeding inside the roots and basal stems. Pupates amongst the roots of the foodplant.
Montgomeryshire photos
Photo by PRW, 12th Oct 2006, Commins Coch
Photo by PB, 10th Oct 2010, Morben ISAF
Photo by PRW, 1st Oct 2011, Commins Coch