| Apamea lithoxylaea | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Noctuidae |
| Tribe: | Apameini |
| Genus: | Apamea |
| Species: | A. lithoxylaea |
| Binomial name | |
| Apamea lithoxylaea Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775 |
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The Light Arches (Apamea lithoxylaea) is a moth of the family Noctuidae. It is distributed throughout Europe.
This species has a wingspan of 43-50 mm. This moth flies at night from June to August and is attracted to light and sugar.
Usually single brooded from June to mid-August. Sometimes a partial second brood in September to November.
The larva feeds on various grasses, especially the stems and roots.