Streaked Plusia
Common NameStreaked Plusia
Scientific NamePlusia festucae
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyPlusiinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, silver
HabitatWetlands, damp meadows, fens, riverbanks
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, temperate Asia
Host Plantssedges, grasses, iris, rushes
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are green with white stripes, feeding on various wetland monocots. They pupate in a white silken cocoon attached to host plants.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive metallic silver or golden streaks on the forewings, especially the V-shaped mark, and the overall mottled grey-brown appearance.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled greyish-brown forewings featuring prominent, often metallic, silver or golden streaks, particularly a distinctive V-shaped mark.
