Cosmopterix orichalcea, Stainton, 1861

General Information
This species has a distinctive large triangular golden metallic spot on its forewings.

Wingspan: 8-10mm
Foodplant(s): Reed Canary-grass (Phalaris arundinacea), Sweet Vernal-grass (Anthoxanthum odoratum), Tall Fescue (Festuca arundinacea), Common Reed (Phragmites australis), Millet (Panicum miliaceum), Holy Grass (Hierochloa borealis)
Flying: One generation, May-August
National status: Proposed Red Data Book

Habitat

Fens, wet woodland, ditches and stream banks.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Similar Species

Cosmopterix zieglerella

34.007 (BF0896) Cosmopterix orichalcea, Stainton, 1861

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