Brown-veined Wainscot
Archanara dissoluta
This record describes Archanara dissoluta (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Wingspan 27 to 33 mm. The dull or reddish straw coloured forewing is dusted with grey and black and has a thick brown streak emanating centrally from the base. In the female this streak is restricted to the base but in the male it extends to the outer edge, broadening as it does so. The single generation flies from July to September, and is attracted to artificial light. Common Reed ( Phragmites australis ) is the foodplant, the larvae feeding internally on the stems and pupating within. Occurring mainly in the reed beds in the south and south-east of England, it does occur locally as far west as Devon and south Wales, and north to Lancashire. In a recent survey to determine the status of all macro moths in Britain this species was classified as local. No additional images available for this species.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera
- Family
- Noctuidae
- Genus
- Archanara
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Reed beds containing Common Reed.
Seasonal Activity
The single generation flies from July to September, and is attracted to artificial light.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Common Reed (
Additional species information
Recorded status
Occurring mainly in the reed beds in the south and south-east of England, it does occur locally as far west as Devon and south Wales, and north to Lancashire. In a recent survey to determine the status of all macro moths in Britain this species was classified as local.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Archanara dissoluta. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Lepidoptera includes approximately 180,000 described species of butterflies and moths. Moths outnumber butterflies roughly 10:1. The monarch butterfly's eastern population has declined by more than 80% since the mid-1990s, and the western population by over 95% since the 1980s. The IUCN lists the migratory monarch as Vulnerable.
Ecological role of the group
Butterflies and moths are essential indicators of ecosystem health. As caterpillars, they are a primary food source for birds - a single nest of blue tit chicks requires ~10,000 caterpillars. Adult moths pollinate many night-blooming plants.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Lepidoptera are critical pollinators. In Europe, grassland butterfly species have declined by almost 50% since the early 1990s. In the UK, three-quarters of butterflies are in decline. In the U.S., five butterfly species have gone extinct since 1950, with 29 listed as endangered.
Recorded sources for this group: IUCN Red List, Xerces Society, USFWS, PNAS, WWF. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Brown-veined Wainscot (3)
Frequently Asked Questions About Brown-veined Wainscot
What is Brown-veined Wainscot?
Brown-veined Wainscot (Archanara dissoluta) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
Where is Brown-veined Wainscot found?
Habitat: Reed beds containing Common Reed.
When is Brown-veined Wainscot active?
Brown-veined Wainscot: seasonal activity - The single generation flies from July to September, and is attracted to artificial light..
What is the life cycle of a Brown-veined Wainscot?
Common Reed (