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Limnaecia phragmitella
Bulrush Down Moth

Stainton, 1851898 / 34.004
=Bulrush Cosmet

Norfolk status
Widespread.
Lakes, rivers, streams, Broads and ponds, wherever the foodplant found.

Distinctive species with white-ringed black spots.

The larvae feed inside the seedheads of Bulrush and over winter. They can be detected by the presence of protruding down.

Recorded in 55 (74%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
16/03/2024+28TF50Outwell (aqueduct)
25/02/2024+28TF50Upwell / Outwell
25/02/2024+28TF50Nordelph
16/02/2024+28TL89Lynford Arboretum
05/02/2024+27TM07Redgrave & Lopham Fen
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Wingspan: 16-22mm
Flight: June - Aug.
Foodplant:   Bulrush, Lesser Bulrush
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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