Tufted Sedge Moth
Common NameTufted Sedge Moth
Scientific NameChortodes fluxa
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyNoctuinae
Wingspan (mm)27.5
Primary Colorstan, brown, ochre, black
HabitatMarshes, fens, wet meadows, damp areas with sedges
Geographic RangeEurope, including the British Isles, parts of Asia
Host PlantsCarex acutiformis, Carex riparia, various sedges
Flight PeriodJuly to August
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed internally within the stems of sedge plants. Pupation occurs in a cocoon at the base of the food plant. The species is univoltine, producing one generation per year.
Identification TipsKey features for identification include its narrow, streaked ochre-brown forewings with a pale subterminal line, and its strong association with sedge-rich wetland habitats. It can be distinguished from similar species by the specific pattern of its forewing streaks.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with narrow, elongated forewings displaying a complex pattern of light brown, tan, and darker brown/black longitudinal streaks, often with a pale subterminal line. Its body is densely covered in light brown hairs.
