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Helcystogramma rufescens  
         
  B&F: 0868

ABH: 35.031

Status:  Resident

Distribution/Abundance:  Common

Primary Habitat:  Gardens, Woodland

Wingspan:  13mm

Flight Period:  June - August

Observations:  Larvae feed on grasses such as Wood Small-reed and False Brome. Regular attendee at garden light traps

Confusion Species: 

L.O.N.:  Ashton Wold, Newton

First Record:  1907, Wallis