1292 Calamotropha paludella

Single-brooded, overwinters as a larva

Usual larval stage September to May

Adult forewing - around 10.5 to 12.5mm. Flies July to August

Larval foodplants : Reedmace (Typha latifolia) or rarely Lesser Reedmace (T. angustifolia)

Not currently available on this website. For examples of larval feeding signs, larvae and adults see:-

http://www.ukmoths.org.uk/