Burren Green
Common NameBurren Green
Scientific NameCalamia tridens
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyNoctuinae
Wingspan (mm)38
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorsgreen, white
HabitatLimestone grasslands, fens, damp meadows
Geographic RangeWestern Europe (Ireland, Great Britain, parts of mainland Europe)
Host PlantsPurple Moor-grass (Molinia caerulea), various other grasses
Flight PeriodLate July to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are green with a pale dorsal line and feed on grasses, especially Purple Moor-grass, before pupating in the soil.
Identification TipsKey features include its vibrant green forewings with a single white discal spot, and its flight period in late summer within specific grassland habitats.
Description
A medium-sized moth with striking bright green forewings, featuring a slightly paler costa and a small, distinct white discal spot. The hindwings are typically greyish-white.
