UK Status
Resident. Widespread and very common throughout the
British Isles, can be abundant.
Montgomeryshire Status
Very common throughout the county.
Wingspan
:
M & F, 20-24mm.
Confusion species
None.
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Flight
time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)
Habitat
Grassy places.
Foodplant
Various grasses.
Lifestage data
Grass moth. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva feeds mainly at the stem
bases. Pupates in a cocoon on the ground. |

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