Double Line Mythimna turca
Double Line Mythimna turca
73.288 BF2191
Wingspan 37-45 mm.
Distributed locally in south-western England, Wales and parts of south-east England, this appears to be a declining species.
It frequents mature woodland habitats, and flies in June and July.
The larva feeds at night on grasses, especially cock's-foot (Dactylus glomerata), wood meadow-grass (Poa nemoralis) and wood-rush (Luzula spp.).
Distributed locally in south-western England, Wales and parts of south-east England, this appears to be a declining species.
It frequents mature woodland habitats, and flies in June and July.
The larva feeds at night on grasses, especially cock's-foot (Dactylus glomerata), wood meadow-grass (Poa nemoralis) and wood-rush (Luzula spp.).
Flight period
| Month | Records |
|---|---|
| January | 1 |
| February | 0 |
| March | 0 |
| April | 1 |
| May | 18 |
| June | 2,224 |
| July | 2,909 |
| August | 95 |
| September | 2 |
| October | 10 |
| November | 0 |
| December | 0 |
