Dark Arches (Apamea monoglypha, (Hufnagel, 1766))

General Information

This species is quite variable in colour.

Pupates in loose soil.

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

Forewing length: 19-26mm.
Foodplant(s): Common Couch (Elytrigia repens), Cock's-foot (Dactylis glomerata), grasses
Flying: One generation, June-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Everywhere.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species

Crescent Striped Apamea oblonga

nr. Borovets, Rila Mtns. 11th July 2016. MV trap.

Pale Shining Brown Polia bombycina

09748 Dark Arches Apamea monoglypha, (Hufnagel, 1766)

BF2321 (ABH73.162)