| 19.001 ~ 0470 ~ Orthotelia sparganella ~ Reed Fanner | ||
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UK Status Resident. Local in England, Wales and southern Scotland. Montgomeryshire Status Recorded from two sites in the west of the county. Wingspan : M & F, 18-28mm. Confusion species None. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Wet areas, around ponds. Foodplant Bur-reed, iris, reed sweet-grass. Lifestage data Leaf miner. Eggs laid on the stem. Larva mines the leaves and stem. Pupates within the stem, often low down. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by PRW, 11th Aug 2012, Cors Dyfi |
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