B&F: 0470

ABH: 19.001

Status:  Resident

Distribution/Abundance:  Local

Primary Habitat:  Wet habitats such as stream edges, damp woodland

Wingspan:  20-28mm

Flight Period:  July - August

Observations: Larvae feed on Bur-reed (Sparganium), although other reeds and rushes are used. The larvae feed inside the stems.

Confusion Species: 

L.O.N.:  Ashton, Wadenhoe. 5 August, uncommon

First Record:  1900, Wallis