Noctuidae

73.290 Brown-line Bright Eye Mythimna conigera ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

Common

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

Forewing: 15 to 17mm

Habitats: Rough grasslands, woodland rides and clearings, woodland margins, embankments, field margins and urban gardens.

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

Foodplant: The nocturnal larva feeds on Cock's-foot, Common Couch, meadow-grasses, fescues and other grasses. It pupates in a cocoon under the soil.

On the European mainland it has been recorded feeding on Sheep's-fescue and reed-grasses.