Cosmopolitan (Leucania loreyi (=Mythimna), (Duponchel, 1827))

General Information

The pure white hindwings of this specie are diagnostic.

Overwinters as Doesn't overwinter in the UK.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 16-17mm.
Foodplant(s): Cock's-foot (Dactylis glomerata), grasses
Flying: Two/three generations, May-November (mainly September-October)
UK Presence: Immigrant
National status: Unknown

Habitat

Grassy, coastal areas.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species

Dobarsko, Rila Mtns., 30th July 2017. Light trap.

Clay Mythimna ferrago

Kyustendil, W Bulgaria, 7th July 2013.

White-speck Mythimna unipuncta

10034 Cosmopolitan Leucania loreyi (=Mythimna), (Duponchel, 1827)

BF2208 (ABH73.304)