The White-point
Common NameThe White-point
Scientific NameMythimna conigera
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyHadeninae
Wingspan (mm)34
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, white
HabitatWoodlands, hedgerows, gardens, meadows, grasslands
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, temperate Asia
Host PlantsDactylis glomerata, Poa annua, Festuca rubra, various grasses
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are greenish-brown with pale stripes, feeding on various grasses at night. They overwinter as larvae and pupate in the soil.
Identification TipsThe most distinctive feature for identification is the prominent white spot located centrally on each forewing and hindwing, against a reddish-brown background.
Description
A medium-sized, reddish-brown moth characterized by a prominent white spot near the center of each forewing and hindwing, with a hairy body and slender antennae.
