Reed Leopard
Common NameReed Leopard
Scientific NamePhragmatiphila nexa
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyHadeninae
Wingspan (mm)33
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorslight brown, tan, dark brown
HabitatFens, marshes, reedbeds, wet grasslands
Geographic RangeEurope, extending into parts of Asia
Host PlantsCommon Reed (*Phragmites australis*)
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are internal stem-borers, feeding within the stems of Common Reed. Pupation occurs within the host plant stem.
Identification TipsKey features include its slender build, the distinct dark longitudinal streaking on the pale forewings, and its habitat preference for reedbeds.
Description
A slender, medium-sized moth with light brown to tan forewings prominently marked with dark brown longitudinal streaks, and a somewhat pointed abdomen.
