Large Wainscot (Rhizedra lutosa, (Hübner, [1803]))

General Information

Pupates amongst the roots of the food plant.

Overwinters as Overwinters as an egg.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 16-23mm.
Foodplant(s): Common Reed (Phragmites australis)
Flying: One generation, August-October
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Reedbeds and reedy ditches, preferring the drier parts.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

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09814 Large Wainscot Rhizedra lutosa, (Hübner, [1803])

BF2375 (ABH73.134)