Congruous Wainscot
Common NameCongruous Wainscot
Scientific NameMythimna congrua
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyHadeninae
Wingspan (mm)34
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorspale brown, grey
HabitatGrasslands, fens, marshes, open woodlands
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Central Asia
Host Plantsvarious grasses (e.g., Phragmites, Calamagrostis, Molinia)
Flight PeriodMay to July, and August to October (bivoltine)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on host grasses. Larvae are greenish-brown, feeding on grasses at night and pupating in the soil.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its relatively plain, pale streaky forewings and the absence of strong markings, often with a slightly yellowish or ochreous tinge. Antennae are simple.
Description
A medium-sized moth with slender body and pale brownish-grey forewings, subtly marked with darker longitudinal streaks and a faint discal spot. The hindwings are typically paler.
