ARKive - Sword-grass moth - Xylena exsoleta- species related by group

Species that have a similar taxonomy to the Sword-grass moth (Xylena exsoleta)

White-line snout moth (Schrankia taenialis)
The White-line Snout is a small moth with brown forewings that feature two irregular black cross-lines. The caterpillar has not been... More 1 Image 0 videos
Sandhill rustic moth (Luperina nickerlii leechi)
There are four races, or subspecies of the Sandhill Rustic moth in Great Britain. Luperina nickerli leechi has silvery-grey forewings, and... More 2 Images 0 videos
Pale shining brown moth (Polia bombycina)
Adults are pale reddish-brown in colour with slightly paler hindwings and a shiny appearance, hence the common name. The caterpillar has a... More 1 Image 0 videos
Marsh moth (Athetis pallustris)
This moth is highly secretive and unpredictable in its appearances. There is a noticeable size difference between the male and the female... More 3 Images 2 Videos
Buttoned snout moth (Hypena rostralis)
Female buttoned snout moths are more variable in their appearance than males; the males tend to have darker, more uniform forewings whereas... More 5 Images 0 videos
Four-spotted moth (Tyta luctuosa)
The common name of the Four-spotted moth refers to the white spots on the fore- and hindwings, which stand out in stark contrast to the dark... More 4 Images 2 Videos
Double line moth (Mythimna turca)
Adults of this scarce moth species are reddish-brown in colour with black cross-lines on the forewings. The caterpillar is pale brown in... More 4 Images 0 videos
Fisher's estuarine moth (Gortyna borelii lunata)
The race of Fisher's Estuarine Moth that occurs in Britain is subspecieslunata. Adults are generally pale orange-brown in colour, with dark... More 3 Images 0 videos
Heart Moth (Dicycla oo)
The Heart Moth is pale in colour with light brown patterning and off-white hind-wings. It takes its common name from the single heart-shaped... More 4 Images 0 videos
Dark crimson underwing moth (Catocala sponsa)
The generic name of the dark crimson underwing moth, Catocala derives from the Greek 'katõ' meaning below, and 'kalos' meaning beautiful... More 6 Images 0 videos
Ashworth’s rustic (Xestia ashworthii)
Adult Ashworth’s Rustic moths have blue-grey forewings with variable blackish flecking. The hindwings are pale and silky in appearance. The... More 4 Images 0 videos
Marsh mallow moth (Hydraecia osseola hucherardi)
The common name of the Marsh Mallow moth refers to the larval (caterpillar) foodplant of the same name (Althaea officinalis). Adults are... More 4 Images 0 videos
Black-banded moth (Polymixis xanthomista statices)
Adult Black-banded moths have grey forewings with dense yellow, white and greenish flecking and a darker area towards the centre. The... More 7 Images 0 videos
Northern dart moth (Xestia alpicola alpina)
The form of the Northern Dart moth found in Britain (Xestia alpicola alpina), is considered to be a different race or 'subspecies' from that... More 2 Images 0 videos
White-spotted pinion moth (Cosmia diffinis)
The forewings of the White-spotted Pinion are brownish-red in colour. There are two roughly triangular spots on the outer edge (costa) of... More 3 Images 1 Video
Scarce blackneck moth (Lygephila craccae)
Adult Scarce Blackneck moths are similar in appearance to the blackneck moth (Lygephila pastinum), but have a deeper black collar behind the... More 3 Images 0 videos
Scarce merveille du jour moth (Moma alpium)
The Scarce Merveille du Jour is an attractive moth, which has green coloured forewings with white and black patches; the hind-wings are a... More 4 Images 2 Videos
Clay fan-foot moth (Paracolax tristalis)
Adult Clay Fan-foot moths are pale ochreous brown in colour with darker brown cross-lines on both the fore- and hind-wings. When fully grown... More 1 Image 0 videos
Square-spotted clay moth (Xestia rhomboidea)
The forewings of the scarce Square-spotted Clay moth vary in colour from pale reddish brown to almost black, and the hindwings are generally... More 6 Images 0 videos
Olive crescent moth (Trisateles emortualis)
Adults of the rare Olive Crescent moth are orange-brown in colour with whitish cross-lines... More 2 Images 0 videos
Reddish buff moth (Acosmetia caliginosa)
The Reddish Buff moth's name provides a good description of the adult. It is a night-flying moth and hides up in vegetation during daylight... More 2 Images 1 Video
Toadflax brocade moth (Calophasia lunula)
Adult Toadflax Brocade moths are whitish-grey in colour with bluish-black markings, and are usually found at dusk visiting red valerian... More 5 Images 0 videos
Brighton wainscot moth (Oria musculosa)
This species was given the common name 'Brighton Wainscot' because one of the first British specimens was caught in Brighton in 1855. Adults... More 4 Images 0 videos
Striped lychnis moth (Shargacucullia lychnitis)
Adult Striped Lychnis moths are rarely seen, they are bone-yellow in colour with darker markings towards the edges of the wings. The... More 8 Images 0 videos
Lunar yellow underwing moth (Noctua orbona)
The scarce Lunar Yellow Underwing has dark brown forewings but deep yellow hindwings with a broad brownish-black border. There is a black... More 6 Images 0 videos
Common fan-foot moth (Pechipogo strigilata)
This species can be distinguished from other similar Fan-foot moths by its pale hindwings and ochreous grey forewings. The forewings are... More 3 Images 0 videos
Cousin German moth (Protolampra sobrina)
Cousin German (Protolampra sobrina, formerly known as Paradiarsia sobrina) is a rare moth that has dark brown forewings with a purplish... More 3 Images 0 videos
Orange upperwing moth (Jodia croceago)
This rare moth has pale buff underwings and, as its name suggests, orange forewings, delicately marked with darker lines and dots. It could... More 1 Image 0 videos
Light crimson underwing moth (Catocala promissa)
The generic name of the Light Crimson Underwing, Catocala derives from the Greek 'kato' meaning below and 'kalos' meaning beautiful, and... More 4 Images 0 videos
White spot moth (Hadena albimacula)
This species is easily recognised by the large white spots on the forewings, referred to by both the common and scientific names (albimacula... More 7 Images 0 videos

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