Leucania uda
Common NameLeucania uda
Scientific NameLeucania uda
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyHadeninae
Wingspan (mm)32
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, gray
HabitatWetlands, marshes, damp grasslands, reed beds
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia
Host PlantsPhragmites, Glyceria, Typha, various grasses
Flight PeriodMay to July, August to October (bivoltine)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are greenish-brown with darker stripes, feeding on wetland grasses. They typically overwinter as pupae or larvae.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its overall dull, speckled brown appearance and preference for wetland habitats. Accurate identification from similar wainscot moths often requires examination of genitalia.
Description
A medium-sized moth with dull yellowish-brown to grayish-brown forewings, often speckled with darker scales, and paler hindwings. The body is robust and hairy.
