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Armyworm Moth

Mythimna unipunctata

Description:

The White-Speck (Mythimna unipuncta) is a moth of the family Noctuidae. It is found nearly world-wide, except the east-Palearctic and the Eastern and Australian regions. The wingspan is 41–48 mm. The length of the forewings varies from 18 to 21 mm. The White-Speck is a migrant species, recorded in most months, but most frequent between August and October. [1]. The larva feeds on various grasses

Notes:

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Armyworm Moth
Mythimna unipunctata


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2 Comments

Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 11 years ago

No problem! That is a good idea! I am glad you have developed a passion for moths! :)

AntónioGinjaGinja
AntónioGinjaGinja 11 years ago

Thanks J for the id:) i'll update your id suggestions tommorow :) i'am loading all my moth spottings of the last times,i like to focus in a kind of animal or other for a few spottings so i can learn more about,moths are from now one one of my passions)

Braga, Portugal

Spotted on Aug 3, 2012
Submitted on Aug 5, 2012

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