Double-lined Brown Moth
Common NameDouble-lined Brown Moth
Scientific NameMythimna turca
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyHadeninae
Wingspan (mm)37.5
Primary Colorsbrown, grey
HabitatWoodlands, grasslands, gardens, hedgerows
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia
Host Plantsvarious grasses
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically green or brown, feeding on various grasses. They overwinter as larvae before pupating in the spring.
Identification TipsKey features include the two prominent, wavy, dark brown transverse lines across the forewings, the overall mottled brown and grey coloration, and its triangular resting posture.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled brown and grey forewings, characterized by two distinct, darker, wavy transverse lines and a somewhat pointed head.
