Erebidae: Lymantriidae

2024 (ABH72.014) Reed Tussock Laelia coenosa, (Hübner, [1808])

KR10410

 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards


General Information

Pupates on the food plant.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes come to light, males more often than females.

Forewing length: 16-21mm
Foodplant(s): Common Reed (Phragmites australis), Great Fen-sedge (Cladium mariscus), Branched Bur-reed (Sparganium emersum)
Flying: One generation, July-August

Habitat

Fens.

Regional Information

Recorded in 3 (1.1%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in July 1833

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 06 July to 06 July



Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Hairy
Colours:
Grey, black, yellow, brown, red
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5