Noctuidae: Xyleninae

2329 (ABH73.165) Confused Apamea furva, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

KR09759

Souter, Durham 24-06-16
Souter, Durham 24-06-16
 Photo © Ian Fisher
Souter, Durham 24-06-16
 Photo © Ian Fisher
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards


General Information

Pupates in loose soil.

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

Forewing length: 16-19mm
Foodplant(s): Rough Meadow-grass (Poa trivialis), Wood Meadow-grass (Poa nemoralis), grasses
Flying: One generation, July-September
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Rocky coasts, mountain moorland and sand dunes.

Regional Information

Recorded in 4 (1.5%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in June 1975

Recorded date range (Adult): 08 June to 07 July


Local
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Grey, pink, brown, orange
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5