Noctuidae: Hadeninae

10003 Delicate Mythimna vitellina, (Hübner, [1808])

BF2195 (ABH73.295)

Arda valley, Eastern Rhodopi Mtns., 13th June 2013.
Arda valley, Eastern Rhodopi Mtns., 13th June 2013.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Arda valley, Eastern Rhodopi Mtns., 13th June 2013.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
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Arda valley, Eastern Rhodopi Mtns., 14th June 2013.
Arda valley, Eastern Rhodopi Mtns., 14th June 2013.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies

General Information

The adults of this species vary in colour from very pale yellow to almost orange.

Overwinters as Doesn't overwinter in the UK.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 12-14mm.
Foodplant(s): Cock's-foot (Dactylis glomerata), Annual Meadow-grass (Poa annua), grasses
Flying: Two generations, April-November (mostly August-October)
UK Presence: Immigrant
National status:

Habitat

Mainly grassy coastal areas.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.



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