Light Arches - Apamea lithoxylaea
Description
Wingspan 43-50 mm. Has a pale and rather ragged appearance.
Identification difficulty

Habitat
It inhabits dry pastures and similarly grassy places
When to see it
The flight period is between June and August, this species responds to light to a certain extent , but is more frequent at sugar
Life History
The larvae feed on a number of grasses, on the stems and roots.
UK Status
Fairly common throughout most of Britain. In a recent survey to determine the status of all macro moths in Britain this species was classified as common.
VC55 Status
Fairly common in Leicestershire and Rutland. L&R Moth Group status = A (common and resident)
Reference
73.163 BF2322
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