Southern Wainscot (Mythimna straminea, (Treitschke, 1825))

General Information

Pupates in leaf litter.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 14-18mm.
Foodplant(s): Common Reed (Phragmites australis), Reed Canary-grass (Phalaris arundinacea)
Flying: One generation, June-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Fens, marshes, coastal fens and reedbeds.

Regional Information

Recorded in 53 (19.6%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in August 2018

Recorded date range (Adult): 07 June to 23 August

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 03 June to 17 June

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