Noctuidae

73.155 Clouded Brindle Apamea epomidion (Haworth, 1809)

Common

Similar species: Clouded-bordered Brindle Apamea crenata lacks the outer pale cross-line, has less defined darts in that area and although darker between the oval and kidney mark, lacks the prominent black outline around them and the tooth on the outer side of the inner central crossline.

Forewing: 17 to 20mm

Habitats: Deciduous woodland, parkland, mature scrub and gardens.

Habits: The moth nectars at flowers and is attracted to sugar and light.

Foodplant: The larva initially feeds on the flowers and seeds of Cock's-foot, Tufted Hair-grass, Annual Meadow-grass and other grasses. When larger it feeds nocturnally on the leaves of those grasses, hiding by day on the ground. It pupates in a cocoon in the leaf litter.