UK Status
Resident. A local species found in England and Wales.
Montgomeryshire Status
A few scattered records records.
Wingspan
:
M & F, 22-30mm.
Confusion species
A. tristella.
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Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)
Habitat
Salt marshes, fens and freshwater marshes.
Foodplant
Various grasses.
Lifestage data
Grass moth. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva lives and feeds in a silken
gallery. Pupal site undocumented. |
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