Languid Wainscot
Common NameLanguid Wainscot
Scientific NameMythimna languida
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyHadeninae
Wingspan (mm)34
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, dark brown
HabitatGrasslands, marshes, damp areas, open woodlands
Geographic RangeSouthern Europe, North Africa, Middle East, Central Asia (migrant to parts of Europe)
Host Plantsvarious grasses (e.g., Phragmites, Calamagrostis)
Flight PeriodMay to July and August to October (bivoltine)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically green or brownish and feed on various grasses. The species overwinters as a larva or pupa.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its somewhat elongated, pale-streaked forewings with a generally 'washed-out' or 'languid' appearance. The pale costa and indistinct, mottled markings are key features.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled brown and tan forewings, featuring indistinct darker markings and a pale streak along the costa. The hindwings are generally paler, grayish-brown.
