Shore Wainscot (Mythimna litoralis, (Curtis, 1827))

General Information
This species has diagnostic white streaks running the length of the forewings, with brilliant white hindwings.

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

Forewing length: 15-18mm.
Foodplant(s): Marram (Ammophila arenaria)
Flying: One/two generations, late June-late August and October
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Nationally Scarce B

Habitat

Coastal sand-dunes and beaches.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Huntingdonshire.

2201 (ABH73.299) Shore Wainscot Mythimna litoralis, (Curtis, 1827)

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