Davey, P., 2009: A species that is restricted to upland areas in western and northern Britain, the larva feeding on the roots and stem bases of grasses such as small reed (Calamagrostis spp.), cock's-foot (Dactylis glomerata) and purple moor-grass (Molinea caerulea). The adult flies in August and September. In Dorset, there is just one single record. On the capture date, a warm south-west to westerly airflow was established, and it is likely this individual originated from upland grassland... Read More
Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required
Recorded in 2 (5%) of 40 10k Squares. First Recorded in 2010. Last Recorded in 2011. (Data up to end 2019) Additional Stats
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