Ear Moth (Amphipoea oculea, (Linnaeus, 1761))

General Information
The 'Ear' moths, or Amphipoea species are so alike that it is not usually reliable to distinguish them without genital examination.

Pupates in loose soil.
Overwinters as Overwinters as an egg.
Both sexes come to light.
Often found feeding during day

Forewing length: 12-15mm.
Foodplant(s): Annual Meadow-grass (Poa annua), Tufted Hair-grass (Deschampsia cespitosa), Butterbur (Petasites hybridus), grasses
Flying: One generation, late July-September
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Grassland, heathland, fens and scrub.

Regional Information

Recorded in 29 (10.7%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in September 2023

Recorded date range (Adult): 26 June to 07 September

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