The Relic
Common NameThe Relic
Scientific NameApamea anceps
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyNoctuinae
Wingspan (mm)38
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, black, pale yellow
HabitatGrasslands, meadows, open woodlands, gardens, agricultural areas
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia, North Africa
Host PlantsPoa, Festuca, Dactylis, Triticum, Hordeum
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are subterranean, feeding on the roots and lower stems of various grasses and cereals, overwintering as larvae before pupating in the soil.
Identification TipsKey features include the mottled grey-brown forewings with distinct pale-ringed reniform and orbicular stigmata, and the relatively plain, paler hindwings.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled grey-brown forewings featuring prominent pale-outlined kidney-shaped and circular spots, and paler hindwings.
