UK Status
Resident. Widespread and abundant throughout the
British Isles.
Montgomeryshire Status
Fairly common in the county and can be abundant where foodplant exists.
Wingspan
:
M & F, 10-15mm.
Confusion species
None.
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Flight
time & Voltinity
(Univoltine?)
Habitat
Wherever the foodplant is found.
Foodplant
The stem of Juncus acutiflorus.
Lifestage data
Stem miner. Eggs laid on the heads of foodplant. Little is known about
the larval stage or pupation. |

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