Bulrush Wainscot (Nonagria typhae, (Thunberg, 1784))

General Information
Pupates in a stem of the food plant.
Overwinters as Overwinters as an egg.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 20-24mm.
Foodplant(s): Reedmace (Typha latifolia), Lesser Reedmace (Typha angustifolia)
Flying: One generation, late July-late September
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Fens, marshes, ponds, lakes and ditches.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

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73.136 (BF2369) Bulrush Wainscot Nonagria typhae, (Thunberg, 1784)

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