Noctuidae: Hadeninae

09770 Large Nutmeg Apamea anceps, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

BF2333 (ABH73.157)

 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: 16-21mm.
Foodplant(s): Cock's-foot (Dactylis glomerata), Common Couch (Elytrigia repens), grasses, cereal crops
Flying: One generation, June-July
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Grassland on chalky soils, arable farmland, fens, open woodland, gardens, scrub and heathland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Crescent Striped Apamea oblonga
Western Stara Planina, Serbia, 11th June 2016. MV trap.
Western Stara Planina, Serbia, 11th June 2016. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Rustic Shoulder-knot Apamea sordens
nr. Borovets, Rila Mtns. 11th July 2016. MV trap.
nr. Borovets, Rila Mtns. 11th July 2016. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Pale Shining Brown Polia bombycina


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