Mythimna favicolor

Mythimna favicolor
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Noctuidae
Genus: Mythimna
Species: M. favicolor
Binomial name
Mythimna favicolor
Barrett, 1896

The Mathew's Wainscot (Mythimna favicolor) is a moth of the Noctuidae family. It is found in Europe. The species is sometimes treated as a subspecies of the Common Wainscot (Mythimna pallens).[1]

The wingspan is 35–40 mm. The moth flies from June to July depending on the location.[1]

The larvae feed on Puccinellia maritima.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Mathew's Wainscot Mythimna favicolor". UK Moths. Retrieved 16 September 2018.


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