| 63.089 ~ 1305 ~ Agriphila tristella ~ Common Grass-veneer | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread, very common to abundant throughout the British Isles. Montgomeryshire Status Very common throughout the county. Wingspan : M & F, 23-29mm. Confusion species A. selasella. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Grassy pastures. Foodplant Tall grasses. Lifestage data Grass moth. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva lives and feeds in a silken gallery amongst the bases of the grass stems. Pupates in a silken frass covered cocoon in the soil. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MDH, 17th July 2009, Llanfyllin |
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