Noctuidae: Xyleninae

2378 (ABH73.143) Brighton Wainscot Oria musculosa, (Hübner, [1808])

KR09885

Eastern Rhodopi Mtns., Bulgaria. 17th June 2014. Light trap.
Eastern Rhodopi Mtns., Bulgaria. 17th June 2014. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Eastern Rhodopi Mtns., Bulgaria. 17th June 2014. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards
Eastern Rhodopi Mtns., Bulgaria. 16th June 2014. Light trap.
Eastern Rhodopi Mtns., Bulgaria. 16th June 2014. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies


General Information

Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as an egg.
Both sexes come to light.
Often disturbed during day

Forewing length: 12-16mm
Foodplant(s): grasses, cereals
Flying: One generation, late July-mid August
UK Presence: Resident, Possible Immigrant
National status: Proposed Red Data Book

Habitat

Arable farmland.

Regional Information

Recorded in 1 (0.4%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in


Proposed Red Data Book

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