Photo © David G Green
Obscure Wainscot
Leucania obsoleta
Checklist Number73.302 [B&F: 2204]
Verification
Record will normally be accepted but photo evidence may be required - check with CMR if not sure of identity
Local in reed-beds, and by fens, ponds and other freshwater margins throughout much of southern and eastern England. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight local in reed-beds, with only occasional records away from this habitat, but no doubt present in all large reed-beds in the county. Wingspan 36-40 mm. Similar to Southern Wainscot M. straminea in many respects. Larva feeds on Common Reed.
The abundance in each month is indicated as follows:
No records
Very occasional
Irregular
Uncommon
Off-peak, but not unusual
Off-peak, but not unusual
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Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
