Northern Arches
Common NameNorthern Arches
Scientific NameApamea remissa
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyHadeninae
Wingspan (mm)36
Primary Colorsgrey, black, brown, cream
HabitatWoodlands, open forests, meadows, wetlands, and grasslands
Geographic RangeNorth America (widespread), Europe, and parts of Asia
Host Plantsvarious grasses, sedges
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are subterranean, feeding on the roots and lower stems of various grasses and sedges. They overwinter as larvae and pupate in the soil.
Identification TipsKey features include the complex, mottled grey-brown forewing pattern with a distinct reniform spot (kidney-shaped mark) and the contrasting pale hindwings with a prominent dark border. Can be confused with other *Apamea* species, requiring close examination of forewing details.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled grey-brown forewings featuring intricate dark markings, and contrasting pale cream hindwings with a broad dark terminal band.
