Brachmia inornatella
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Brachmia inornatella, the fen crest, is a moth of the Gelechiidae family. It is found in large parts of Europe, except Ireland, Norway, Lithuania and most of southern Europe.[1]
The wingspan is 14–16 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing from May to August.[2]
The larvae feed on various grasses, including Phragmites australis. They probably feed internally in the stems.[3]
References
- ^ Fauna Europaea
- ^ microlepidoptera.nl Archived July 1, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ UK Moths
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