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(579 of 679)
63.08 ~ 1293
~ Chrysoteuchia culmella
~ Garden Grass-veneer
UK Status
Resident. Widespread and very common throughout the British Isles, can be abundant.
Montgomeryshire Status
Very common throughout the county.
Wingspan :
M & F, 20-24mm.
Confusion species
None.
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)
Habitat
Grassy places.
Foodplant
Various grasses.
Lifestage data
Grass moth. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva feeds mainly at the stem bases. Pupates in a cocoon on the ground.
Montgomeryshire photos
Photo by MDH, 9th June 2010, Llanfyllin
Photo by PRW, 29th June 2010, Commins Coch
Pic shows dark form.
Photo by PB, 16th June 2011, Morben ISAF