Northern Linen Wainscot
Common NameNorthern Linen Wainscot
Scientific NameArenostola phragmitidis
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyHadeninae
Wingspan (mm)33
Primary Colorspale yellow, white, brown
HabitatReedbeds, fens, marshes, and other damp areas with common reed
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia (e.g., UK, Central Europe, Russia, Japan)
Host PlantsPhragmites australis (Common Reed)
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed internally within the stems of Common Reed, overwintering as larvae and pupating in the spring.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its pale, streaky forewings and its strong association with reedbed habitats. Can be differentiated from similar wainscot species by its overall pale coloration and subtle markings.
Description
A slender moth with narrow, pale straw-coloured to whitish-ochreous forewings, often marked with faint darker longitudinal streaks and scattered dark scales, giving it a streaky appearance.
