Unknown Wainscot
Common NameUnknown Wainscot
Scientific NameMythimna pallens
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyHadeninae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsstraw-yellow, pale brown, black, white
HabitatGrasslands, meadows, fens, marshes, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, temperate Asia
Host Plantsvarious grasses, reeds
Flight PeriodMay to October
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are nocturnal feeders on grasses, hiding at the base of plants during the day; pupation occurs in the soil.
Identification TipsCharacterized by its pale ground color, prominent dark venation, and a small, clear white spot on the forewings; often requires close examination to distinguish from similar species.
Description
A slender, pale straw-yellow moth with narrow forewings marked by dark longitudinal streaks along the veins and a small, distinct white discal spot.
