Noctuidae : Hadeninae
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Photo © Patrick Clement,  Upton Warren NR, Worcestershire. June 26th 2009.

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Smoky Wainscot
Mythimna impura
Common Wainscot
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Southern Wainscot
Mythimna straminea

(Treitschke, 1825) 2197 / 73.294

A local and uncommon resident.

A species of marshes, fens, canal and riverbanks where the foodplants grow.

Overwinters as a small larva while adults are attracted to light.

Note could be confused with Smoky Wainscot but the thin, pale-edged dark line on the collar (view from the front) should distinguish it. The underside of the hindwing has a central black dot which Common Wainscot doesn't have.

Verification Grade Comment: Ideally take a photo.

Recorded in 28 (20%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1922.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 14-18mm
Flight: June - August
Foodplant:   Common Reed and Reed Canary-grass
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
28/06/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSP06
27/06/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSP06
22/06/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSO85
13/08/20221VC39 - StaffordshireSK22
18/07/202213VC37 - WorcestershireSO86

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