Suspected Moth
Common NameSuspected Moth
Scientific NameApamea sordens
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyHadeninae
Wingspan (mm)38
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, reddish-brown, black
HabitatGrasslands, meadows, open woodlands, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, Asia, North America
Host Plantsgrasses, cereals
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are cutworms, feeding on roots and stems of various grasses and cereals, overwintering as larvae. Pupation occurs in the soil.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its overall mottled grey-brown appearance with a reddish tint, a distinct dark basal streak, and often a pale subterminal line. The specific shape and coloration of the reniform and orbicular spots can also be diagnostic.
Description
A medium-sized moth with cryptically patterned forewings, mottled in shades of grey, brown, and reddish-brown, featuring indistinct dark markings and a prominent dark basal streak.
