Antler Moth
Common NameAntler Moth
Scientific NameCerapteryx graminis
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyHadeninae
Wingspan (mm)32
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, cream
HabitatGrasslands, meadows, heathland, moorland
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host Plantsgrasses
Flight PeriodJuly to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are green or brown with pale stripes, feeding on the roots and stems of various grasses, and pupating underground.
Identification TipsThe unique pale, branched pattern on the forewings, strongly resembling antlers, is the key diagnostic feature for this species.
Description
A medium-sized moth with brown forewings marked by distinctive pale, antler-like veins and a furry, light brown thorax.
