Flax notcher moth
Common NameFlax notcher moth
Scientific NameApamea anceps
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyHadeninae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey
HabitatGrasslands, meadows, arable land, gardens, open woodland
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, temperate Asia
Host Plantsgrasses, wheat, barley, flax
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are polyphagous, feeding on various grasses and cereals, and overwinter as larvae. Pupation occurs in the soil.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its dull brown coloration and relatively indistinct, streaky markings on the forewings, which help it blend into its grassy environment.
Description
A medium-sized, robust moth with mottled brown and grey-brown forewings featuring subtle darker lines and stigmata, and plainer, paler grey-brown hindwings.
