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Small World Discoveries
by Tony Enticknap - tickspics
Taking a close look at insects and other small species that can be found in and around East Dorset and the New Forest ...
Common Grass Veneer
Agriphila tristella
LEPIDOPTERA | Pyraloidea
Crambidae (Crambid Snout Moths) > Crambinae (Grass Moths)
Checklist ref. 63.089
Designation: 'micro-moth'
Status: common and widespread
Typical habitat: almost anywhere with tall grasses
Larval foodplant:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â low down on stems of various grasses
Flight behaviour: comes to light, but easily disturbed by day
Flight season: June - September
Kitt's Grave, Hampshire | Aug.22
Garston Wood, Cranborne Chase, East Dorset | Sept.22
Morden Bog, Wareham, Dorset | Sept.20
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