Pyralidae: Schoenobiinae

06390 Schoenobius gigantella, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

BF1328 (ABH63.120)

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General Information

This species is sexually dimorphic, the females being generally much larger and plainer in appearance than the males.


Wingspan: 25-46 mm.
Foodplant(s): Common Reed (Phragmites australis), Reed Sweet-grass (Glyceria maxima)
Flying: One generation, July-August
National status:

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

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