Mathew's Wainscot (Mythimna favicolor, (Barrett, 1896))

General Information
This species is considered by some authorities to be a saltmarsh race of the Common Wainscot.

Pupates in loose soil.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.

Forewing length: 16-18mm.
Foodplant(s): Common Saltmarsh-grass (Puccinellia maritima), grasses
Flying: One/two generations, mid June-late July and September
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Nationally Scarce B

Habitat

Coastal and esturine saltmarshes.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Similar Species

Common Wainscot Mythimna pallens

Southern Wainscot Mythimna straminea

73.292 (BF2200) Mathew's Wainscot Mythimna favicolor, (Barrett, 1896)

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