Double Line
Common NameDouble Line
Scientific NameMythimna turca
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyHadeninae
Wingspan (mm)38
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsorange-brown, reddish-brown, yellowish-brown
HabitatDamp woodlands, fens, marshes, heathland, grassy areas
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia (e.g., Turkey, Caucasus, Siberia)
Host Plantsvarious grasses (e.g., Molinia, Deschampsia, Festuca)
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe species overwinters as a larva. Larvae feed on various grasses, pupating in the soil in spring before adults emerge in early summer.
Identification TipsKey features include the prominent 'double line' pattern on the forewings, the overall warm reddish-brown coloration, and the often contrasting yellowish-brown head and thorax.
Description
A medium-sized moth with warm reddish-brown to orange-brown forewings, distinctly marked by two darker, parallel transverse lines. The head and thorax are often a contrasting yellowish-brown.
