Noctuidae

73.106 Orache Moth Trachea atriplicis (Linnaeus, 1758)

Immigrant / Adventive / Former Resident / Resident Channel Islands

Similar species: This moth is unlikely to be mistaken for any other British or Irish species.

Forewing: 18 to 22mm

Habitats: Marshy grassland, fens, marshes. Immigrants usually occur on the coast.

Habits: It comes to light.

Foodplant: The larva feeds on oraches, goosefoots, docks, Knotgrass, Water Pepper, Common Nettle, dead-nettles, Field Bindweed and other low growing plants. It pupates in a tough soil-covered cocoon underground.