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Scientific NameBactra noteraula
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyOlethreutinae
Wingspan (mm)12.5
Primary Colorspale brown, grey, white
HabitatWetlands, marshes, fens, wet meadows
Geographic RangePalaearctic, North America
Host Plantssedges, rushes, grasses
Flight PeriodMay to October
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are stem borers within sedges, rushes, and grasses. Pupation occurs inside the stem or at the base of the host plant.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, narrow wings with a cryptic streaky pattern, and its preference for wetland habitats. Differentiation from similar *Bactra* species often requires microscopic examination of genitalia.
Description
A small, slender moth with narrow, cryptically patterned forewings in shades of pale brown, grey, and white, often with fine longitudinal streaks and speckles, held flat over the body at rest.
