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63.077 ~ 1290
~ Chilo phragmitella
~ Reed Veneer
UK Status
Resident. Widespread throughout Britain as far north as Durham.
Montgomeryshire Status
Recorded at a two sites in the extreme east and west of the county.
Wingspan :
M. 24-32mm. F. 30-40mm.
Confusion species
None.
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)
Habitat
Reed beds.
Foodplant
Common reed and reed sweet-grass.
Lifestage data
Stem feeder. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva lives and feeds in stem. Pupates in larval habitation.
Montgomeryshire photos
Photo by DB, 26th July 2012, Middletown
Photo by PRW, 17th Aug 2015, Cors Dyfi
Pic shows a male
Photo by PRW, 17th Aug 2015, Cors Dyfi
Pic shows a male