Reddish Light Arches
Common NameReddish Light Arches
Scientific NameApamea sublustris
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyHadeninae
Wingspan (mm)42
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, reddish-brown, cream, ochre
HabitatWoodlands, hedgerows, gardens, open country
Geographic RangeEurope
Host PlantsPoa, Dactylis, Festuca
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are subterranean, feeding on the roots and lower stems of various grasses. They overwinter as larvae and pupate in the soil in spring.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its reddish-brown ground colour, prominent pale reniform stigma, and the overall 'arched' appearance of the pale markings on the forewing, which help differentiate it from similar Apamea species.
Description
A medium-sized moth with forewings mottled in shades of reddish-brown and pale ochre, featuring a distinctive pale reniform stigma and a darker subterminal band. Its cryptic coloration provides excellent camouflage against bark or dry leaves.
