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Mythimna unipuncta

Photo by misako
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Field Notes

Description:

The White-Speck (Mythimna unipuncta) is a moth of the family Noctuidae. It is found nearly world-wide, except the east-Palearctic and the Eastern and Australian regions.
The wingspan is 41-48 mm. The length of the forewings varies from 18 to 21 mm.
The White-Speck is a migrant species, recorded in most months, but most frequent between August and October.
The larva feeds on various grasses.
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Habitat:

Urban house front door step.

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Thank you for the ID dreyerphoto!

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