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Mythimna ferrago

Taken on 24th July 2008, Lincoln UK. Wingspan 35-40mm, it flies in July and August. Prefers wooded areas.

by wallaby1 Oct 15, 2008 12:09 AM

The caterpillars feed mainly on grasses, but also on other low plants such as Dandelion and Chickweed.

by wallaby1 Oct 15, 2008 12:12 AM

As well as having pink shading on the forewings, it also has it under the abdomen!

by wallaby1 Oct 15, 2008 4:11 PM

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Order

Lepidoptera

Family

Noctuidae

Genus

Mythimna

Species

ferrago

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