Straw Underwing, Thalpophila matura Noctuidae     Xyleninae (Amphipyrinae)

ABH 73.109
B&F 2303   *   Thalpophila matura   *   Straw Underwing


Common but more localised distribution in SW
Wingspan: 38-46mm

Flight time: July-August
Habitat: Open, grassy areas

Larvae feed on grasses

Similar: 2177 Hedge Rustic has a whitish hindwing


Straw Underwing, Thalpophila matura


Straw Underwing, Thalpophila matura
Straw Underwing, Thalpophila matura
Parkstone, Dorset. August 2012

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