Irish moths

Dark Arches, Apamea monoglypha

Family: Noctuidae       Sub-family: Amphipyrinae

2321     *     Dark Arches     *     Apamea monoglypha


Widespread, common
Wingspan: 45-55mm. Colouring can be very variable

Flight time: June-August
Habitat: Found in most grassy habitats

Larvae feed on stems and roots of grasses



Dark Arches, Apamea monoglypha


Dark Arches, Apamea monoglypha

Dark Arches, Apamea monoglypha
Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. June 2010 and 2011

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