Shoulder-striped Wainscot (Leucania comma (=Mythimna), (Linnaeus, 1761))

General Information
This species is one of the more strongly marked Wainscots.

Pupates in loose soil.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 16-19mm.
Foodplant(s): Cock's-foot (Dactylis glomerata), grasses
Flying: One generation, late May-late July
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Heathland, scrub, grassland, fens and open woodland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Similar Species

Smoky Wainscot Mythimna impura

L-album Wainscot Mythimna l-album

Obscure Wainscot Leucania obsoleta (=Mythimna)

73.301 (BF2205) Shoulder-striped Wainscot Leucania comma (=Mythimna), (Linnaeus, 1761)

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