This moth rests with its wings closed tightly around its body, so as to resemble a dead piece of wood. This is a common form of camouflage for woodland moths. It has a wingspan of 52-62mm.
Friday 25 March 2016
Red Sword-grass
In the moth trap this morning was this interesting moth. The Red Sword-grass (Xylena vetusta) is a member of the Noctuidae family. The adult moth appears first in the autumn, then overwinters, probably under loose bark, and re-emerges in the spring when mating occurs. Its larva appears in the summer, feeding on a variety of woody and herbaceous plants, including heathers and bog myrtle.
This moth rests with its wings closed tightly around its body, so as to resemble a dead piece of wood. This is a common form of camouflage for woodland moths. It has a wingspan of 52-62mm.
This moth rests with its wings closed tightly around its body, so as to resemble a dead piece of wood. This is a common form of camouflage for woodland moths. It has a wingspan of 52-62mm.
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