UK Status
Resident. Widespread and very common throughout the
British Isles, can be abundant.
Montgomeryshire Status
Fairly common and well distributed throughout the county.
Wingspan
:
M & F, 22-29mm.
Confusion species
None.
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Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)
Habitat
Grassy pastures.
Foodplant
Various grasses.
Lifestage data
Grass moth. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva lives in a tubular silken
gallery feeding on the grass stems and bases. Pupates in a cocoon on or
just under the soil. |
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