Noctuidae: Hadeninae

09859 Bulrush Wainscot Nonagria typhae, (Thunberg, 1784)

BF2369 (ABH73.136)

Arda valley, Eastern Rhodopi Mtns., 27th June 2012, male.
Arda valley, Eastern Rhodopi Mtns., 27th June 2012, male.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Arda valley, Eastern Rhodopi Mtns., 27th June 2012, male.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
 2010-2016
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General Information

Pupates in a stem of the food plant.

Overwinters as Overwinters as an egg.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 20-24mm.
Foodplant(s): Reedmace (Typha latifolia), Lesser Reedmace (Typha angustifolia)
Flying: One generation, late July-late September
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Fens, marshes, ponds, lakes and ditches.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Scarce Arches Fabula zollikoferi (=Luperina)
Large Wainscot Rhizedra lutosa
Webb's Wainscot Globia sparganii (=Archanara)


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