Clay (Mythimna ferrago, (Fabricius, 1787))

General Information

This moth has a tear-shaped elliptical mark on its forewing.

Pupates in loose soil.

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

Forewing length: 15-18mm.
Foodplant(s): Cock's-foot (Dactylis glomerata), grasses
Flying: One generation, late June - early August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Open woodland, grassland, scrub, heathland and gardens.

Regional Information

Recorded in 130 (48.1%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in July 2021

Recorded date range (Adult): 01 June to 12 October

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 02 July to 05 July

Similar Species

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White-point Mythimna albipuncta

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2193 (ABH73.298) Clay Mythimna ferrago, (Fabricius, 1787)

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