Crambidae : Schoenobiinae
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Donacaula forficella

(Thunberg, 1794)1329 / 63.121

Davey, P., 2009: A local species in England, the larva feeding on common reed (Phragmites australis), reed sweet-grass (Glyceria maxima) and sedges (Carex spp.). In Dorset, the species is very local and found in reed-rich freshwater ditch and pond habitat, principally around the edge of Poole Harbour and the edge of Christchurch Harbour, but also in similar habitat inland.


Additional Stats

Wingspan: 24-32 mm.
Flight: June and July
Foodplant:   Common reed.
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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