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 ...
Rush Marble
Bactra lancealana
LEPIDOPTERA | Tortricoidea
Tortricidae (Tortricid Leafroller Moths) > Olethreutinae > Endothenini
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Checklist ref.              49.194
Designation:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 'micro-moth'
Status:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â common and widely distributed
Typical habitat:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â wet heaths, moors, marshes, damp woodland
Larval foodplant:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â within the stems of various rushes
Flight behaviour:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â flies during the day
Flight season:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â May - October, double brooded with overlapping generations
Holt Heath - White Sheets Plantation (boggy area), East Dorset | Aug.22
