1290 Chilo phragmitella
Overwinters as a larva
Usual larval stage - September to May
Adult forewings - male around 11 to 15mm, female 14 to 20mm. Flies June to Augus
Larval foodplants : In the stems or roots of Common reed (Phragmites spp.) and Reed Sweet-grass (Glycera maxima)
Not currently available on this website. For examples of a larva and adults see:-
http://www.lepiforum.de/