Concolorous (Photedes extrema (=Chortodes), (Hübner, [1809]))

General Information
Pupates in the leaves at the base of the food plant.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes come to light.
Often found at rest during day

Forewing length: 11-13mm.
Foodplant(s): Purple Small-reed (Calamagrostis canescens), Wood Small-reed (Calamagrostis epigejos)
Flying: One generation, mid May-mid July
UK Presence: Resident, Possible Immigrant
National status: Red Data Book

Habitat

The drier parts of fens.

Regional Information

Recorded in 16 (5.9%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in June 2022

Recorded date range (Adult): 22 May to 24 August

Similar Species

Mere Wainscot Photedes fluxa (=Chortodes)

2347 (ABH73.149) Concolorous Photedes extrema (=Chortodes), (Hübner, [1809])

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