Uncommon resident restricted to the north west of our region.
Larva .feeds Carex spp. epecially Carex flacca, in a gallery, initially feeding upwards towards the tip and later down towards the base. Pupates in the angle of a lower leaf.
Recorded in 4 (3%) of 140 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1883. Last Recorded in 1931. (Data up to end 2024) Additional Stats
