Noctuidae: Xyleninae

2323 (ABH73.164) Reddish Light Arches Apamea sublustris, (Esper, 1788)

KR09753

Old Weston
Old Weston
 Photo © Kevin Royles
Old Weston
 Photo © Kevin Royles
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards
Whitelye, Monmouthshire. 25th May 2014
Whitelye, Monmouthshire. 25th May 2014
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Barnack Hills & Holes.
Barnack Hills & Holes.
 Photo © Malcolm Hillier
Barnack Hills & Holes.
Barnack Hills & Holes.
 Photo © Malcolm Hillier


General Information

This species is generally darker than the Light Arches (A. lithoxylaea).

 

The early stages have not been recorded in the wild, but it is presumed that their life-cycle is the same as similar species.

Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.

Forewing length: 18-21mm.
Foodplant(s): grasses
Flying: One generation, June-July
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Grassland on chalky and limestone soils.

Regional Information

Recorded in 12 (4.4%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in June 2019

Recorded date range (Adult): 11 June to 19 July

Similar Species
RIla Mountains, Bulgaria. 11th July 2016.
RIla Mountains, Bulgaria. 11th July 2016.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Pale Shining Brown Polia bombycina
Great Staughton
Great Staughton
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Light Arches Apamea lithoxylaea

Local
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Glossy
Colours:
Grey, brown, black
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5