Alvaradoia disjecta
Common NameAlvaradoia disjecta
Scientific NameAlvaradoia disjecta
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorsbrown, white, grey
HabitatDry, warm areas, rocky slopes, garrigue, open woodlands
Geographic RangeSouthern Europe, North Africa, Middle East
Host Plantslichens, mosses
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. The larvae are lichenophagous, feeding on lichens and mosses, typically found on rocks or tree trunks.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive mottled brown and white forewing pattern with wavy lines and dark spots. Its small size (18-22mm wingspan) and preference for dry, rocky, lichen-rich habitats are also key indicators.
Description
This small moth has forewings with a complex, mottled pattern of brown, white, and grey, featuring wavy transverse lines and distinct dark spots. Its cryptic coloration provides excellent camouflage against bark or lichens.
