Trent Double-stripe
Common NameTrent Double-stripe
Scientific NameMythimna ferrago
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyHadeninae
Wingspan (mm)38
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, tan, white
HabitatWoodlands, gardens, hedgerows, rough ground
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia
Host Plantsgrasses, dandelion, plantain, dock
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are polyphagous, feeding on various herbaceous plants and grasses. They overwinter as larvae and pupate in the soil.
Identification TipsDistinguished by the combination of the mottled grey-brown forewings with the wavy subterminal line and the pale hindwings with a distinct dark central band.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled grey-brown forewings featuring a wavy subterminal line and indistinct spots, and pale hindwings with a prominent dark central band.
