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Monochroa lucidella  
         
  B&F: 0736

ABH: 35.071

Status:  Resident

Distribution/Abundance:  Rare

Primary Habitat:  Damp grassland, River banks

Wingspan:  12-14mm

Flight Period:  June - July

Observations: Larvae feed within the stems of Common Spike-rush. Adults may be encountered in the afternoon but do also come to light

Confusion Species: 

L.O.N.:  N/A

First Record:  1918, KDNHS