Ursula Wainscot
Common NameUrsula Wainscot
Scientific NameSenta flammea
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyNoctuinae
Wingspan (mm)32
Primary Colorsbrown, tan
HabitatWetlands, fens, marshes, bogs, reedbeds
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host PlantsPhragmites australis
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae feed internally within the stems of Common Reed (Phragmites australis), pupating inside the stem or at its base.
Identification TipsKey features include its slender build, the plain straw-brown forewings with subtle darker speckling and a faint central line, and its strong association with reedbed habitats.
Description
A slender-bodied moth with straw-brown forewings, often marked with a faint central streak and scattered dark speckles, giving it a somewhat mottled appearance.
