Brown-line Bright-eye
Common NameBrown-line Bright-eye
Scientific NameMythimna conigera
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyHadeninae
Wingspan (mm)34
Primary Colorsorange, brown, white
HabitatMeadows, grasslands, woodland edges, gardens, hedgerows
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, temperate Asia
Host PlantsDactylis glomerata, Poa annua, Arrhenatherum elatius
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are green or brownish with pale lines, feeding on various grasses. They overwinter as larvae and pupate in the soil in spring.
Identification TipsKey features include the warm brown/orange coloration, strong dark venation, and the single, clear white spot on each forewing. Hindwings are pale greyish-brown.
Description
A medium-sized moth with warm reddish-brown to orange-brown forewings, characterized by prominent darker veins and a distinctive, often kidney-shaped, white spot near the center of each forewing.
