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Small World Discoveries
by Tony Enticknap - tickspics
Taking a close look at insects and other small species that can be found in and around East Dorset and the New Forest ...
Common Wainscot
Mythimna pallens
LEPIDOPTERA | Noctuoidea
Noctuidae (Noctuids) > Hadeninae > Leucaniini
Checklist ref. 73.291
Designation: 'macro-moth'
Status: common and widely distributed
Typical habitat: grassy rural or urban areas
Larval foodplant:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â various grasses
Flight behaviour: flies at night, but comes to light
Flight season: May - October
![Common Wainscot](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/370ce9_848acfa9e4364946933a7cc202b2ea59~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_800,h_572,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/370ce9_848acfa9e4364946933a7cc202b2ea59~mv2.jpg)
Cashmoor Down, East Dorset | June 21
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