Cosmopolitan (Leucania loreyi (=Mythimna), (Duponchel, 1827))

General Information
The pure white hindwings of this specie are diagnostic.
Overwinters as Doesn't overwinter in the UK.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 16-17mm.
Foodplant(s): Cock's-foot (Dactylis glomerata), grasses
Flying: Two/three generations, May-November (mainly September-October)
UK Presence: Immigrant
National status: Uncommon/Rare

Habitat

Grassy, coastal areas.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Huntingdonshire.

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Great Staughton

Photo © Peter Bissell

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reared ova ex fem. Lizard, Cornwall autumn 2021. (via Malcolm Hillier).

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2208 (ABH73.304) Cosmopolitan Leucania loreyi (=Mythimna), (Duponchel, 1827)

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