Amphipoea lucens

Description

Amphipoea lucens, the large ear or large ear moth, is a moth of the Noctuidae family. It is found in most of Europe. the wingspan is about 30–36 mm. Resembles Amphipoea oculea, but is larger, and with the ground colour, as a rule, pale and the reniform white. Adults are on wing from August to September. The larvae feed on the roots and stem bases of various grasses, especially Molinia caerulea.