Simyra albovenosa (Goeze, 1781)

Host plants:
Grasses (Cyperaceae and Poaceae), rarely other plants.

Habitat:
Simyra albovenosa inhabits fens, sedge reeds and other humid meadows.

Life cycle:
Simyra albovenosa flies mainly in two generations (April/May and July/August). The caterpillar is found from late May to September, especially in August/September.

Endangerment: endangered

Endangerment factors:
Simyra albovenosa is endangered due to the decline in humid extensive meadows, reeds and marshes (drainage, intensification, overbuilding, afforestation).

Remarks:
This is a local species, which lacks large areas. The overall prevalence ranges from North Africa to Europe and Asia to Japan.