Smoky Wainscot
Common NameSmoky Wainscot
Scientific NameMythimna impura
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyHadeninae
Wingspan (mm)32.5
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorspale yellow, brown
HabitatDamp grasslands, fens, marshes, riverbanks, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia, North Africa
Host Plantsvarious grasses, sedges
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on various grasses and sedges, overwintering before pupating in the soil.
Identification TipsLook for its uniform straw-yellow to pale brown forewings with clearly defined darker veins and a slender body shape, often found in damp grassy habitats.
Description
A slender, medium-sized moth with pale yellowish-brown forewings featuring prominent darker veins and subtle longitudinal streaks. Its hindwings are a lighter shade, and the body matches the forewing color.
