Marsh Moth (Athetis pallustris, (Hübner, [1808]))

General Information
This species now only occurs coastally in Lincolnshire, but was previous found at various fenland sites in Cambridgeshire.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Male comes to light occasionally. Female not.
Flies during the day

Forewing length: M 15-16mm F 9-11mm.
Foodplant(s): Ribwort Plantain (Plantago lanceolata), Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria)
Flying: One generation, late May-June
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Red Data Book

Habitat

Fens and marshy fields, apparently favouring the drier more sparse areas.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Similar Species

Uncertain Hoplodrina octogenaria (=alsines)

Rustic Hoplodrina blanda

73.103 (BF2392) Marsh Moth Athetis pallustris, (Hübner, [1808])

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