Crambidae : Schoenobiinae
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Schoenobius gigantella

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)1328 / 63.120

General comments:
Widespread but very local resident,

Probably present is most wetland sites in the two counties, but limited by foodplant availability. Males and females are strikingly different in appearance.

Recorded in 17 (41%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1890.
Last Recorded in 2023.
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
08/07/2023120SP91 - Tring
28/06/2023120SP91 - Tring
13/06/2023120SP91 - Tring
11/06/2023121TQ16 - Sunbury / Hampton Court
10/06/2023120TL12 - Hitchin (S) / Whitwell
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Wingspan: 25-46 mm.
Flight: July - August.
Foodplant:   Common Reed and Reed Sweet-grass.
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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