Many-lined Wainscot
Common NameMany-lined Wainscot
Scientific NameMythimna multilinea
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyHadeninae
Wingspan (mm)32
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, white
HabitatWetlands, marshes, damp fields, grassy areas
Geographic RangeEastern North America
Host Plantsvarious grasses, sedges, rushes
Flight PeriodMay to October (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on host plants. Larvae are typically green or brownish caterpillars that feed on grasses and sedges. Pupation occurs in the soil.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive pale longitudinal lines on the forewings, especially the prominent central streak. The overall coloration is a uniform tan or light brown.
Description
A slender-bodied moth with tan to light brown forewings prominently marked with several pale, longitudinal lines, giving it a streaked appearance.
