Davey, P., 2009: An abundant species over much of Britain, the larva feeding on the inner parts of various grass species including cock's-foot (Dactylis glomerata), tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea), tufted hair-grass (Deschampsia cespitosa) and cereal crops. In Dorset, this highly variable moth is common to abundant everywhere and seems to have no ecological preference. The national norm is a single brood in July and August. In Dorset moths have been seen as early as the end of May and as late... Read More
Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required
Recorded in 16 (40%) of 40 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1979. Last Recorded in 2019. (Data up to end 2019) Additional Stats
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