Smoky Arches
Common NameSmoky Arches
Scientific NameApamea remissa
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyNoctuinae
Wingspan (mm)38
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, black
HabitatWoodlands, marshes, fens, damp meadows, gardens
Geographic RangeNorth America, Eurasia
Host Plantsgrasses, sedges, rushes
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are subterranean, feeding on roots and lower stems of various grasses and sedges, overwintering as larvae and pupating in the soil.
Identification TipsKey features include the combination of grey and reddish-brown forewing coloration, the wavy black lines, and the overall 'smoky' appearance with darker arches, particularly the reniform spot.
Description
A medium-sized moth with forewings patterned in shades of grey, brown, and black, featuring a distinct reddish-brown median band bordered by wavy black lines.
