Mythimna favicolor | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Noctuidae |
Genus: | Mythimna |
Species: | M. favicolor |
Binomial name | |
Mythimna favicolor Barrett, 1896 |
The Mathew's Wainscot (Mythimna favicolor) is a moth of the Noctuidae family. It is found in Europe. The species is sometimes treated as a subspecies of the Common Wainscot (Mythimna pallens).
The wingspan is 35-40 mm. The moth flies from June to July depending on the location.
The larvae feed on Puccinellia maritima.