UK Status
Resident. Widespread and very common throughout the
British Isles.
Montgomeryshire Status
Fairly common throughout the county.
Wingspan
:
M & F, 22-25mm.
Confusion species
Other species of Crambus are very similar, care should be taken with
identification.
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Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)
Habitat
Pastures, woodland rides, bogs and marshes.
Foodplant
Various grasses.
Lifestage data
Grass moth. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva feeds on stems above 15cm
from the ground. Pupal site undescribed. |
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