Noctuidae: Hadeninae

09496 Straw Underwing Thalpophila matura, (Hufnagel, 1766)

BF2303 (ABH73.109)

 2010-2016
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 2019

General Information

Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 17-20mm.
Foodplant(s): Annual Meadow-grass (Poa annua), Mat-grass (Nardus stricta), Silver Hair-grass (Aira caryophyllea), grasses
Flying: One generation, late July-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Open grassland, heathland, fens, open woodland moors and downs.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Hedge Rustic Tholera cespitis


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Brown, purple, yellow, black
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5