Noctuidae: Hadeninae

09670 Red Sword-grass Xylena vetusta, (Hübner, [1813])

BF2241 (ABH73.209)

 2010-2016
 2017
 2018
 2019

General Information

Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as an adult.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 24-29mm.
Foodplant(s): Bog-myrtle (Myrica gale), Heather (Calluna vulgaris), Yellow Iris (Iris pseudacorus), sedges (Carex spp.), rushes (Juncus spp.), broadleaved shrubs
Flying: One generation, September-November and March-late May (hibernates)
UK Presence: Resident, Possible Immigrant
National status:

Habitat

Moorland, heathland, damp woodland and marshes.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Sword-grass Xylena exsoleta


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Green, brown, yellow, white, black, red
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5