Mathew's Wainscot (Mythimna favicolor, (Barrett, 1896))

General Information

This species is considered by some authorities to be a saltmarsh race of the Common Wainscot.

Pupates in loose soil.

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

Forewing length: 16-18mm.
Foodplant(s): Common Saltmarsh-grass (Puccinellia maritima), grasses
Flying: One/two generations, mid June-late July and September
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Coastal and esturine saltmarshes.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species

Southern Wainscot Mythimna straminea

Common Wainscot Mythimna pallens

10008 Mathew's Wainscot Mythimna favicolor, (Barrett, 1896)

BF2200 (ABH73.292)