Bordered Apamea Moth
Common NameBordered Apamea Moth
Scientific NameApamea anceps
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyHadeninae
Wingspan (mm)38
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, gray, reddish-brown
HabitatGrasslands, meadows, open woodlands, agricultural areas
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia, North Africa
Host PlantsPoa, Festuca, Dactylis, various grasses
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are subterranean, feeding on the roots and lower stems of various grasses. Pupation occurs in the soil, and there is typically one generation per year.
Identification TipsLook for the mottled grey-brown forewings with prominent, often pale-ringed reniform and orbicular spots. The overall cryptic pattern helps it blend with its surroundings.
Description
A medium-sized moth with cryptically patterned forewings, featuring mottled shades of grey, brown, and reddish-brown, with distinct reniform and orbicular stigmata.
