Noctuidae

73.148 Morris's Wainscot Photedes morrisii morrisii (Dale, 1837)

RDB

Bond's Wainscot Photedes morrisii bondii (Knaggs, 1861)

RDB / probably Extinct South-east England

Similar species: Concolorous Photedes extrema is smaller (11 to 13mm), heavier built and has a more angular forewing.

Forewing: 12 to 14mm

Habitats: South-facing slopes of calcareous grassland, coastal landslips and undercliff.

Habits: The moth rests on the stems of the foodplant after dark. It is attracted to sugar and light.

Foodplant: The larva feeds inside a stem of Tall Fescue. It pupates among shoots at the base of the foodplant.