Noctuidae: Xyleninae

73.160 (BF2335) Slender Brindle Apamea scolopacina, (Esper, 1788)

KR09774

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General Information

Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 14-17mm.
Foodplant(s): Wood Melick (Melica uniflora), Wood Meadow-grass (Poa nemoralis), False Brome (Brachypodium sylvaticum), woodland grasses
Flying: One generation, late June-mid August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Woodland with grassy rides and clearings.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.



Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Wrinkled
Colours:
Green, white, black, grey, brown
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5