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Dark Arches

A⁠pamea monoglypha

Photo by arne.roysland
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Field Notes

Description:

This moth of the family Noctuidae has a wingspan up to 54 mm. Although they can be quite variable in colour they are easily recognised by the large oval kidney like marks and a prominent ‘W’ on the forewings.

Habitat:

Resting on the floor in a front porch.

Notes:

Norwegian name: S⁠tort engfly

Reference Links:

Dark Arches (Apamea monoglypha) · iNaturalist

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