Loosestrife Borer Moth
Common NameLoosestrife Borer Moth
Scientific NameApamea unanimis
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyHadeninae
Wingspan (mm)36
Primary Colorsorange, brown, white
HabitatDamp meadows, fens, marshes, riverbanks, and other wet habitats
Geographic RangeEurope, extending into parts of Asia
Host PlantsGlyceria maxima, Phalaris arundinacea, Lythrum
Flight PeriodMay to July
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed internally in the stems of host grasses, overwintering as larvae. Pupation occurs in the soil, typically with one generation per year.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive reddish-brown to orange forewings with prominent white-rimmed or entirely white reniform and orbicular stigmata, and a darker median band. Often found in damp, wetland environments.
Description
A medium-sized moth with rich reddish-brown to orange forewings, often mottled with darker brown. It features two prominent, often white-rimmed or entirely white, kidney-shaped and round spots.
