Saltern Ear (Amphipoea fucosa, (Freyer, 1830))

General Information
The 'Ear' moths, or Amphipoea species are so alike that it is not usually reliable to distinguish them without genital examination.

Pupates in loose soil.
Overwinters as Overwinters as an egg.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 14-16mm.
Foodplant(s): grasses
Flying: One generation, August-September
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Salt-marshes, sand dunes and fens.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Similar Species

Large Ear Amphipoea lucens

Ear Moth Amphipoea oculea

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73.126 (BF2358) Saltern Ear Amphipoea fucosa, (Freyer, 1830)

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