Chaetorellia jaceae
Chaetorellia jaceae
Description
Length about 4 mm. Strongly patterned wings with three brownish strips.
Identification difficulty
Recording advice
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Habitat
Meadows, verges and other grassy places, especially where Knapweed is present.
When to see it
Summer.
Life History
Larvae live within the seed heads of Knapweed species.
UK Status
Fairly widespread in England though rather local.
VC55 Status
Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.
David Nicholls
Stonesby Quarry
12 June 2021
David Nicholls
Flood Relief Basin (A50) Glenfield
30 July 2018
sue
Bagworth, Maynard Park
09 June 2021
sue
Bagworth Heath CP, top of tip
13 June 2021
sue
Bagworth, Maynard Park
09 June 2021
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