| 63.077 ~ 1290 ~ Chilo phragmitella ~ Reed Veneer | ||
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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. |
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| 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 |