Pediasia contaminella
Pediasia contaminella
63.109 BF1323
Wingspan 20-30 mm.
Distributed mainly in the southern counties, this rather local species prefers dry grassy habitats.
It flies during July and August and is attracted to light.
The larvae feed in a silken tube amongst grasses such as sheep's fescue (Festuca ovina).
Distributed mainly in the southern counties, this rather local species prefers dry grassy habitats.
It flies during July and August and is attracted to light.
The larvae feed in a silken tube amongst grasses such as sheep's fescue (Festuca ovina).
Flight period
| Month | Records |
|---|---|
| January | 0 |
| February | 0 |
| March | 0 |
| April | 0 |
| May | 0 |
| June | 52 |
| July | 438 |
| August | 440 |
| September | 46 |
| October | 2 |
| November | 0 |
| December | 0 |
