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UK Status Resident. Widespread throughout Britain as far north as Durham. Montgomeryshire Status Recorded at a single site in the west of the county at Cors Dyfi Nature Reserve, near Machynlleth in 2009. Wingspan : M. 24-32mm. F. 30-40mm. Confusion species None. |
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(Univoltine)  Habitat Reed beds. Foodplant Common reed and reed sweet-grass. Lifestage data Stem feeder. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva lives and feeds in stem. Pupates in larval habitation. |
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