Distribution map Copyright Martin Evans
 Life stages table Copyright Martin Evans  Life stages table Copyright Martin Evans

Praydidae

22.005 London Stowaway Prays peregrina Agassiz, 2007

Adventive Colonist

Similar species:

Forewing: 6.5mm

Habitats: Gardens, herb gardens and an apothecaries' garden.

Habits: Although only known from Britain the species is thought to be Asian. It is continuously brooded in the correct conditions.

Foodplant: The larva mines a leaf of Fringed Rue or Common Rue. It then feeds in a spun shoot.