Mathew's Wainscot (Mythimna favicolor, (Barrett, 1896))

General Information
This species is considered by some authorities to be a saltmarsh race of the Common Wainscot.

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

Forewing length: 16-18mm.
Foodplant(s): Common Saltmarsh-grass (Puccinellia maritima), grasses
Flying: One/two generations, mid June-late July and September
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Nationally Scarce B

Habitat

Coastal and esturine saltmarshes.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Huntingdonshire.

Similar Species

Earith

Photo © David Griffiths

Southern Wainscot Mythimna straminea

Great Staughton

Common Wainscot Mythimna pallens

2200 (ABH73.292) Mathew's Wainscot Mythimna favicolor, (Barrett, 1896)

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