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Donacaula mucronella

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)1330 / 63.122
=Donacaula mucronellus

Davey, P., 2009: A local marshland species in southern and western Britain, the larva feeding on the lower part of stems of common reed (Phragmites australis), reed sweet-grass (Glyceria maxima) and sedges (Carex spp.). In Dorset, the species is restricted to the weedy portions of freshwater marsh and fen habitat around harbour edges and along the sides of rivers that feed into harbours; in such places it is at low density, rising to frequent only very locally.


Additional Stats

Wingspan: m22-26mm, f29-35mm.
Flight: June to July (Aug)
Foodplant:   Common Reed, Reed Sweet-grass and sedges.
Nat Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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