Bulrush Wainscot
Common NameBulrush Wainscot
Scientific NameNonagria typhae
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyHadeninae
Wingspan (mm)52.5
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorspale brown, straw, dark brown
HabitatMarshes, fens, ditches, ponds, and other wetland areas rich in bulrushes/reedmace
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia, North Africa
Host PlantsTypha latifolia, Typha angustifolia
Flight PeriodJuly to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid in rows on host plant stems, overwintering. Larvae bore into and feed within the stems of bulrushes/reedmace, pupating inside the stem.
Identification TipsLook for the prominent dark central streak on the pale, pointed forewings, its relatively large size for a wainscot, and its presence in wetland habitats where bulrushes grow.
Description
This medium-sized moth has a slender body and pale straw-colored forewings marked with a distinctive dark brown longitudinal streak and fine dark venation, blending well with its reed habitat.
