1329 Donacaula forficella

Single-brooded, probably overwinters as an egg

Recorded larval stage May to June

Adult forewing - around 11 to 14mm. Flies July to Septembert

Larval foodplants : In rolled shoots of Common Reed (Phragmites australis), Reed Sweet-grass (Glyceria maxima) and sedges (Carex spp.)

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

http://www.ukflymines.co.uk

For examples of adults see:-

http://www.suffolkmothgroup.org.uk