Reddish Light Arches
Common NameReddish Light Arches
Scientific NameApamea rubrirena
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyNoctuinae
Wingspan (mm)43
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsdark brown, black, reddish-brown, orange
HabitatWoodlands, forests, heathlands, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host PlantsDeschampsia flexuosa, Molinia caerulea, various grasses
Flight PeriodJuly to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae overwinter and feed on the roots and stems of various grasses in spring, pupating in the soil.
Identification TipsKey features include the dark, mottled forewings with distinct, often reddish or orange-tinged reniform and orbicular stigmata (spots). The overall dark and cryptic appearance is characteristic.
Description
A medium-sized moth with dark, mottled forewings featuring prominent, often reddish-brown or orange-ringed reniform and orbicular spots, providing excellent camouflage against bark or dead leaves.
