Noctuidae: Noctuinae

10351 Turnip Moth Agrotis segetum, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

BF2087 (ABH73.319)

 2010-2016
 2017
 2018
 2019

General Information

This species has very variable colouration from sandy through to brown and black.

 

Pupates underground.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.

Forewing length: 16-21mm.
Foodplant(s): Turnip (roots) (Brassica rapa), Carrot (Daucus carota subsp. sativus), Sugar-beet (Beta vulgaris), Swede (Brassica napobrassica), cabbages (Brassica spp.), plants and shrubs
Flying: Two generations, May-June and August-November
UK Presence: Resident and Immigrant
National status:

Habitat

Gardens, farmland, woodland and coastal dunes.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Pearly Underwing Peridroma saucia
Dark Sword-grass Agrotis ipsilon
Dobarsko, Rila Mtns., 29th July 2017. Light trap. Male.
Dobarsko, Rila Mtns., 29th July 2017. Light trap. Male.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Heart and Dart Agrotis exclamationis
Heart and Club Agrotis clavis


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Wrinkled
Colours:
Grey, brown, black
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5