This invasive species is common in many wet areas, forming tall dense stands that smother native vegetation. It is native to Europe.
This species' invasion has been "of great concern to both private and public land owners and managers since invasive P. australis typically will rapidly exclude other vegetation and form a monoculture" (Meadows & Saltonstall, 2007).
The larva of the moth Sclerocona acutella use Common Reed as a host plant. Broad-winged Skipper also uses Common Reed as a host plant.
There are 462 records in the project database.
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