Collared Arches Moth
Common NameCollared Arches Moth
Scientific NameApamea unanimis
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyHadeninae
Wingspan (mm)34
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsdark grey, white, pale green
HabitatDamp grasslands, fens, marshes, riverbanks, wet woodlands
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host Plantsreed canary-grass, reed sweet-grass, various wetland grasses
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on wetland grasses, overwinter, and pupate in the soil in spring.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive mottled grey-green and white forewing pattern, the pale collar, and its preference for damp habitats.
Description
A medium-sized moth with forewings mottled in shades of dark grey, white, and pale greenish-grey, featuring distinct kidney-shaped (reniform) and circular (orbicular) markings.
