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Calamotropha paludella  
         
  B&F: 1292

ABH: 63.079

Status:  Resident

Distribution/Abundance:  Common

Primary Habitat:  Damp habitats

Wingspan:  22-33mm

Flight Period:  July - August

Observations:  Larvae feed inside the roots of Bulrush. Adults are sexually dimorphic, with males usually being generally darker.

Confusion Species: 

L.O.N.:  N/A

First Record:  1996, Manning