White Point
Common NameWhite Point
Scientific NameMythimna conigera
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyNoctuinae
Wingspan (mm)34
Primary Colorsbrown, ochre, white, black
HabitatGrasslands, meadows, open woodlands, gardens, hedgerows
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, temperate Asia
Host Plantsvarious grasses, Poa, Dactylis, Festuca
Flight PeriodJune to August
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on grass blades. Larvae are greenish-brown with pale stripes, feeding on grasses at night. They overwinter as larvae and pupate in the soil in spring.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive white reniform stigma (kidney-shaped spot) on the forewings, often accompanied by a small black discal spot. The overall reddish-brown or ochreous coloration is also characteristic.
Description
A medium-sized moth with reddish-brown to ochreous forewings, distinctly marked by a prominent white kidney-shaped spot and a smaller black discal spot. The hindwings are greyish.
