Family: Noctuidae       Sub-family: Hadeninae  2198     *     Smoky Wainscot     *     Mythimna impura Widespread, common Wingspan: 31-38mm. Markings are variable, +/- grey hindwing Flight time: July-August Habitat: Grassland, woodland rides, gardens Larvae feed on grasses, also on Wood-rush and Common Reed Similar: Common Wainscot, hindwing usually whitish

Smoky Wainscot, Mythimna impura
Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. July 2011