Twin-spotted Wainscot
Common NameTwin-spotted Wainscot
Scientific NameMythimna obsoleta
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyHadeninae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsbrown, white
HabitatFens, marshes, wet meadows, reedbeds
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia
Host PlantsPhragmites australis, various grasses
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are greenish or brownish, feeding nocturnally on the leaves of reeds and grasses. They pupate in a cocoon underground or among plant debris, overwintering as pupae.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its overall drab brown coloration and the two small, clear white spots on each forewing, which are usually the most prominent markings.
Description
A slender-bodied moth with dull, reddish-brown to ochreous forewings, each prominently marked with two small, distinct white spots in the postmedian area.
