160 Reed Leopard (Phragmataecia castaneae)
Recorded size range of fully grown larvae - 40 to 45mm
Single-brooded, overwintering twice as a larva
Usual larval stage July to May
Adult forewing - around 15 to 23mm. Flies June to July
Larval foodplants : Larvae feed internally in the roots and lower stems of common reed (Phragmites australis)
Not currently available on this website. For photographs of eggs, larvae, a pupa and adults see:-
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