Lesser Common Rustic (Mesapamea didyma, (Esper, 1788))

General Information
Almost identical in appearance to Common Rustic and can only be reliably separated by examination of the genitalia.

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

Forewing length: 11-16mm.
Foodplant(s): Cock's-foot (Dactylis glomerata), grasses
Flying: One generation, July-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Grassland and other grassy areas.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Similar Species

Small Clouded Brindle Apamea unanimis

Common Rustic Mesapamea secalis

Suspected Parastichtis suspecta

73.170 (BF2343a) Lesser Common Rustic Mesapamea didyma, (Esper, 1788)

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