L-album Wainscot
Common NameL-album Wainscot
Scientific NameMythimna l-album
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyHadeninae
Wingspan (mm)34
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorspale yellow, brown, black, white
HabitatGrasslands, meadows, coastal areas, open woodlands, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia (e.g., Turkey, Caucasus)
Host Plantsvarious grasses (e.g., Dactylis glomerata, Festuca, Poa)
Flight PeriodMay to October (often two or three broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically green or brownish with pale stripes, feeding on various grasses at night. They pupate in the soil.
Identification TipsThe most distinctive feature is the clear white L-shaped mark on the forewing, often accompanied by a dark streak leading to it.
Description
A medium-sized moth with pale yellowish-brown forewings marked with dark longitudinal streaks and a prominent white L-shaped mark near the center.
