Noctuidae: Xyleninae

73.139 (BF2370) Twin-spotted Wainscot Lenisa geminipuncta (=Archanara), (Haworth, 1809)

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General Information

Pupates in a stem of the foodplant.

Overwinters as Overwinters as an egg.
Both sexes come to light but in small numbers only.

Forewing length: 11-16mm.
Foodplant(s): Common Reed (Phragmites australis)
Flying: One generation, early August-mid September
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Reedbeds and other areas with reeds.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Similar Species
Brown-veined Wainscot Archanara dissoluta

Local
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
White, yellow, brown, black
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5