Noctuidae: Acronictinae

08793 Reed Dagger Simyra albovenosa, (Goeze, 1781)

BF2290 (ABH73.035)

 2010-2016
 2017
 2018
 2019

General Information

This species was previously known as the Powdered Wainscot.

 

Pupates amongst or below reeds.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.
Often found at rest during day

Forewing length: 16-20mm.
Foodplant(s): Common Reed (Phragmites australis), Yellow Loosestrife (Lysimachia vulgaris), Water Dock (Rumex hydrolapathum), Greater Tussock-sedge (Carex paniculata), Great Fen-sedge (Cladium mariscus), Grey Willow (Salix cinerea)
Flying: One/two generations, May-July and August-early September
UK Presence: Resident, Possible Immigrant
National status:

Habitat

Fens, marshes, and wet areas.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Large Wainscot Rhizedra lutosa
Striped Wainscot Mythimna pudorina


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Hairy
Colours:
Brown, black, yellow, red, grey, white, orange
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5