Smoky Wainscot (Mythimna impura, (Hübner, [1808]))

General Information

The smoky-grey hindwing of this species is diagnostic.

Pupates in loose soil.

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

Forewing length: 14-18mm.
Foodplant(s): Cock's-foot (Dactylis glomerata), Common Reed (Phragmites australis), Hairy Wood-rush (Luzula pilosa), grasses
Flying: One generation, late June-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Grassland, scrub, fens, heathland, open woodland and gardens.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species

Southern Wainscot Mythimna straminea

Common Wainscot Mythimna pallens

Obscure Wainscot Leucania obsoleta (=Mythimna)

Dobarsko, Rila Mtns., 29th July 2017. Light trap.

Shoulder-striped Wainscot Leucania comma (=Mythimna)

10006 Smoky Wainscot Mythimna impura, (Hübner, [1808])

BF2198 (ABH73.293)