Silky Wainscot Larva
Chilodes maritima (larva)
This caterpillar lives in coastal reedbeds, marshes, and other wet places where common reed grows. It feeds within reed stems and on surrounding plant material, remaining concealed among dry, straw-coloured vegetation. Its pale, lined body blends closely with the reeds and makes it difficult to spot.
- Type
- Stealth
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
- Silky Wainscot Larva
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