Noctuidae: Hadeninae

09771 Rustic Shoulder-knot Apamea sordens, (Hufnagel, 1766)

BF2334 (ABH73.158)

Western Stara Planina, Serbia, 11th June 2016. MV trap.
Western Stara Planina, Serbia, 11th June 2016. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Western Stara Planina, Serbia, 11th June 2016. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
 2010-2016
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 2018
 2019
nr. Hvoyna, Western Rhodopis, 8th July 2016. MV trap.
nr. Hvoyna, Western Rhodopis, 8th July 2016. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies

General Information

This species can be recognised by the black 'shoulder-knot' - a streak at the base of the forewing.

 

Pupates on or in the ground.

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

Forewing length: 16-19mm.
Foodplant(s): Cock's-foot (Dactylis glomerata), Common Couch (Elytrigia repens), grasses, cereal crops
Flying: One generation, May-July
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

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

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Dusky Brocade Apamea remissa
Large Nutmeg Apamea anceps


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