UK Status
Resident. Widespread but local throughout Britain as far north as Perthshire, less common in the north.
Montgomeryshire Status
A fairly common species that is mainly found in the north of the county.
Wingspan
:
M & F, 16-20mm.
Confusion species
A. geniculea, Pediasia contaminella and P. aridella.
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Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)
Habitat
Heathland, dunes and downs.
Foodplant
Short grasses.
Lifestage data
Grass moth. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva lives and feeds in a slight
silken gallery amongst the bases of the grass stems. Pupal site
undocumented. |
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