Limnaecia phragmitella, Stainton, 1851

General Information
The larvae feed inside the seedheads of bulrush over winter. They can be detected by the presence of quantities of protruding down.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.

Wingspan: 16-22mm
Foodplant(s): Reedmace (Typha latifolia), Lesser Reedmace (Typha angustifolia)
Flying: Two overlapping generations, June-August
National status: Common

Habitat

Lakes, rivers, streams, Broads and ponds.

Regional Information

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34.004 (BF0898) Limnaecia phragmitella, Stainton, 1851

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