Striped Wainscot
Common NameStriped Wainscot
Scientific NameMythimna riparia
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyNoctuinae
Wingspan (mm)34
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, white
HabitatWet grasslands, fens, marshes, riverbanks, and other damp areas
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, and parts of temperate Asia
Host PlantsPhragmites australis, Carex spp., Juncus spp.
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are greenish-brown with pale stripes, feeding on various grasses and sedges. They pupate in a cocoon underground.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its pale brown coloration and prominent white-streaked forewings. Often found in damp, reedy habitats.
Description
A slender, pale brown moth with distinctive white and darker brown longitudinal streaks on its forewings, giving it a striped appearance. The hindwings are plain and paler.
