Tholera decimalis
Weißgerippte Lolcheule ( Tholera decimalis ), male
The Weißgerippte Lolcheule ( Tholera decimalis ) (syn. Epineuronia popularis ), sometimes called the Great Raseneule, is a butterfly (moth ) from the family of cutworms ( Noctuidae ).
- 5.1 Notes and references
- 5.2 Literature
Features
Butterfly
The wingspan of the butterfly is 34 to 46 millimeters. The ground color of the forewings is dark brown. Specific type are the striking white -dusted cores. Ring and kidney blemish are bordered whitish. There are dark spots on the inside of the Arrow white yellow wavy line. The hind wings show a gray -brown color. The antennae of the males are combed both sides long, those of the females ciliated very short.
Egg
The egg is spherical, strongly flattened at the base, ribbed and strong green white color.
Caterpillar
Younger caterpillars are initially greenish and change their colors with increasing development in shiny brownish tints. Back and side back lines are yellow-brown.
Similar Species
The Weißgerippte Lolcheule similar to the printed books Owl ( Naenia typica ), whose wings but are much wider and smaller Tholera hilaris, the narrower wing has.
Distribution and habitat
The species is widespread in Europe and is also found in Asia Minor, the western central Asia, southern Siberia and in North Africa. Main habitat is grassy slopes, gardens, meadows and pastures.
Way of life
The nocturnal moths fly in one generation mainly in August and September. You like to visit artificial light sources. Since Their proboscis is very short, they rarely appear on baits. The caterpillars live in September. They feed preferentially from the roots of various grass species, are very voracious and can sometimes to ryegrass ( Lolium ), couch grass ( Elymus ) or cereals harmful occur. They overwinter and pupate in July of the following year.
Endangering
In Germany the Weißgerippte Lolcheule is not compromised.