| 2375 ~ Large Wainscot ~ Rhizedra lutosa | ||
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UK Status Resident. Common Montgomeryshire Status An uncommon and local species. Wingspan : M & F, 36-52mm. Confusion species Blair's Wainscot, Rush Wainscot and Bulrush Wainscot. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)  Habitat Reedbeds and reedy ditches but not with permanent standing water. Foodplant Common reed. Lifestage data Overwinters as an egg. Larva April-late July, feeding inside the roots and basal stems. Pupates amongst the roots of the foodplant. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by PRW, 12th Oct 2006, Commins Coch |
 Photo by PB, 10th Oct 2010, Morben ISAF |
 Photo by PRW, 1st Oct 2011, Commins Coch |