Light Arches - Apamea lithoxylaea

Wingspan 43-50 mm. Has a pale and rather ragged appearance.

It inhabits dry pastures and similarly grassy places

The flight period is between June and August, this species responds to light to a certain extent , but is more frequent at sugar

The larvae feed on a number of grasses, on the stems and roots.

Fairly common throughout most of Britain. In a recent survey to determine the status of all macro moths in Britain this species was classified as common.

Fairly common in Leicestershire and Rutland. L&R Moth Group status = A (common and resident)