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:-
For examples of adults see:-
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