Double Line
Mythimna turca
Photo: iNaturalist: (c) Michał Brzeziński, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Michał Brzeziński
Overview
Mythimna turca, the double line, is a moth of the family Noctuidae. The species was first described by Carl Linnaeus in 1761. It is found in Europe. The eastern expansion extends through northern Asia and central Asia to northern China, Korea and Japan. It rises to a height of about 700 metres in the Alps.
The Double Line (Mythimna turca) faces significant pressure from habitat loss due to agricultural intensification and urbanization across its range. Climate change is altering precipitation patterns and temperature regimes, affecting the availability of host plants and disrupting breeding cycles. Pesticide use in agricultural areas poses additional risks to both adult moths and larvae.
Habitat
Inhabits grasslands, agricultural areas, and open woodlands where host grasses are abundant. The species is particularly associated with areas containing Poaceae family grasses and can be found in both natural grassland ecosystems and human-modified landscapes including pastures and field margins.
Other threatened species in Noctuidae
Threatened in Austria
Frequently asked questions
Why is Double Line classified as Vulnerable?
Where does Double Line live?
What are the main threats to Double Line?
Get weekly conservation intelligence
One short digest a week of the most striking species and country data we ship, plus breaking conservation news paired with our database where it matters.
Free, no spam. One-click unsubscribe in every email.