| 2191 ~ Double Line ~ Mythimna turca | ||
|
UK Status Resident and possible migrant. Nat. Scarce B SW,(SE) Montgomeryshire Status A 'Nationally Scarce B' species. Quite well recorded in the west of the county and from a single site in the far east of the county. Wingspan : M & F, 44-52mm. Confusion species Clay, Treble Lines. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
  Habitat Pasture that adjoins mature woodland. The moth favours gorse, scrub or bracken cover when available. Foodplant Common bent and creeping soft-grass below pedunculate oak. Lifestage data Overwinters as a small larva amongst the grasses. Larva August-May. Pupates in a cocoon just below the soil. |
 Click map
for larger image
|
| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by PRW, 1st July 2010, Commins Coch |
 Photo by TY&AY, July 2009, Trefeglwys |
|