Noctuidae: Hadeninae

09766 Dusky Brocade Apamea remissa, (Hübner, [1809])

BF2330 (ABH73.154)

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General Information

This is a quite variable species. Of the two main forms of this species which occur regularly, f. obscura is the most common and resembles a number of other species. The nominate form is more well-marked and can resemble the Pale-shouldered Brocade (Lacanobia thalassina).

 

Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 17-19mm.
Foodplant(s): Reed Canary-grass (Phalaris arundinacea), Common Couch (Elytrigia repens), grasses
Flying: One generation, June-July
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Grassland, open woodland, fens, vegetated shingle and scrub.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Crescent Striped Apamea oblonga
nr. Hvoyna, Western Rhodopis, 8th July 2016. MV trap.
nr. Hvoyna, Western Rhodopis, 8th July 2016. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Rustic Shoulder-knot Apamea sordens
Arda valley, Eastern Rhodopi Mtns., 13th June 2013.
Arda valley, Eastern Rhodopi Mtns., 13th June 2013.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Nutmeg Anarta trifolii (=Discestra)
Light Brocade Lacanobia w-latinum
Dobarsko, Rila Mtns., 8th July 2011. Light trap.
Dobarsko, Rila Mtns., 8th July 2011. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Pale-shouldered Brocade Lacanobia thalassina


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