Rough meadow ground owl
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Rough meadow ground owl ( Agrotis clavis ) |
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The low meadow ground owl ( Agrotis clavis ) is a butterfly from the family of the owl butterflies (Noctuidae) and is classified in their subfamily Noctuinae .
features
The wingspan of the moth is 35 to 40 millimeters. The gray-brown forewings have a distinctive pattern consisting of several dark spots. In English, the butterflies are called Heart and Club . The adult caterpillars are dark brown in color and have a pattern of black dots.
Distribution and occurrence
The rough meadow ground owl is common in Europe including the British Isles . It is also found in the temperate part of Asia. Their distribution area extends to Korea .
Way of life
The nocturnal moths fly in one generation from mid-June to early August. They appear at night in artificial light sources . The preferred habitat of the butterflies are stony, rough meadows . Due to the general decline in this habitat, the species is considered "endangered". The caterpillars can be seen from September. They overwinter and pupate in June of the following year. They feed on the leaves and roots of low-growing plants such as knotweed ( Polygonum ) and clover ( Trifolium ).
Taxonomy
The following synonyms are known from the literature :
- Agrotis corticea Denis & Schiffermüller , 1775
Individual evidence
Web links
- Lepiforum eV - taxonomy and photos
- Butterflies-Deutschlands.de - endangerment, flight and caterpillar times
- www.pyrgus.de - photos and description
- Agrotis clavis at Fauna Europaea. Retrieved on December 6, 2016