UKMoths Nascia cilialis - Distribution map
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63.013 BF1387
Nascia cilialis
(Hübner, 1796)
Wingspan 24-27 mm.
A scarce species, occurring in the fenland habitats of east and central southern England, where it can however be locally common.
The adult is quite distinctive, having darker veins on a rufous ground colour. It flies during June and July and is attracted to light.
The larvae feed on greater pond sedge (Carex riparia) and sometimes other sedges.
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