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Garden Grass-veneer - Chrysoteuchia culmella

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Garden Grass-veneer Garden Grass-veneer - Chrysoteuchia culmella dylan Horfield Common 9 Jul 2021, 11:23 a.m. 8 Jul 2021, 2:57 p.m.
Garden Grass-veneer Garden Grass-veneer - Chrysoteuchia culmella dylan Horfield Common 9 Jul 2021, 11:23 a.m. 8 Jul 2021, 2:57 p.m.
Garden Grass-veneer Garden Grass-veneer - Chrysoteuchia culmella dylan Horfield Common 9 Jul 2021, 11:23 a.m. 8 Jul 2021, 2:57 p.m.
Garden Grass-veneer Garden Grass-veneer - Chrysoteuchia culmella dylan Horfield Common 9 Jul 2021, 11:23 a.m. 8 Jul 2021, 2:58 p.m.
Garden Grass-veneer Garden Grass-veneer - Chrysoteuchia culmella dylan Horfield Common 9 Jul 2021, 11:23 a.m. 8 Jul 2021, 2:58 p.m.
Garden Grass-veneer Garden Grass-veneer - Chrysoteuchia culmella dylan Horfield Common 9 Jul 2021, 11:23 a.m. 8 Jul 2021, 2:58 p.m.

Species Description

Common and widespread throughout the UK. Habitat includes: Grassy places such as gardens, parks, meadows, grassland, wasteland, roadside verges etc. Flight period: June to July. Life story: Night flying species that is often disturbed during the day. Diet: Larvae = stems of various grass species including Perennial Rye, Tall Fescue, Rough Meadow Grass. Wingspan: 20 mm.