470 Orthotelia sparganella

Single-brooded, overwintering stage uncertain

Known larval stage May to June

Adult forewing - around 8 to 12mm. Flies July to August

Larval foodplants : Bur-reed (Sparganium spp.) or occasionally Iris spp. or Reed Sweet-grass (Glyceria maxima)

Not currently available on this website. For examples of larval mines see:-

http://www.ukflymines.co.uk

For examples of adults see:-

http://www.suffolkmothgroup.org.uk