About Athetis hospes (Freyer, 1831)
This species is scientifically known as Athetis hospes (Freyer, 1831), and it was previously described under synonym names including P. hospes Frr., uliginosa H.-Sch. (not the uliginosa described by Bsd.), and lepigone Roesel (not the lepigone described by Moeschl.).
Forewings are glossy ochreous with a rufous wash, and the grey veins are dotted with dark markings. The forewing lines are obscure; the inner line is waved and marked with inward-pointing black points on the veins. The outer line is dentate lunulate, marked with black and grey points on the veins. The orbicular stigma is a blackish point, while the reniform stigma is a small dark lunule. An ochreous streak runs from the reniform stigma to the termen above vein 5. Black terminal spots are present on the forewing. Hindwings are whitish, with a brownish apical area. Hair tufts on the tibiae and abdomen are yellow.
The larva is greyish yellow, whitish on its underside. It has a whitish dorsal line, and red-brown subdorsal and spiracular lines. Spiracles are yellow, ringed with black, and the larval head is brown. The wingspan of adults ranges from 26 to 30 mm.
