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1330 Donacaula mucronellus ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - (Crambidae / Schoenobiinae)


Notes: Local, southern England, Perthshire, Aberdeenshire, western Scotland and Ireland. Wingspan male 22-26mm, female 29-35mm. June to July and late August. Frequents marshes, river-banks and damp areas. Larva feeds within stems of Commo n Reed, Reed Sweet-grass and Carex (sedges).

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