Brighton Wainscot (Oria musculosa, (Hübner, [1808]))

General Information
Pupates in loose soil.
Overwinters as Overwinters as an egg.
Both sexes come to light.
Often disturbed during day

Forewing length: 12-16mm
Foodplant(s): grasses, cereals
Flying: One generation, late July-mid August
UK Presence: Resident, Possible Immigrant
National status: Proposed Red Data Book

Habitat

Arable farmland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Proposed Red Data Book

Larva/Leafmine:

Larva Type:

Smooth

Colours:

Green, black, brown

No. of Proleg Pairs:

73.143 (BF2378) Brighton Wainscot Oria musculosa, (Hübner, [1808])

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