Treble Lines
Common NameTreble Lines
Scientific NameCharanyca trigrammica
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyNoctuinae
Wingspan (mm)32
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorslight brown, tan, dark brown
HabitatWoodlands, hedgerows, gardens, open country, grassland
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host Plantsdandelion, plantain, dock, knotgrass
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are polyphagous, feeding on various low-growing herbaceous plants. They overwinter as larvae and pupate in the soil in spring.
Identification TipsKey features for identification are the pale brown forewings with three prominent, wavy, dark transverse lines. The overall shape and coloration are typical of a noctuid moth.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with pale brown to tan forewings characterized by three distinct, wavy, dark brown transverse lines. The body is stout and hairy, matching the forewing color.
