Bedrule Brocade
Common NameBedrule Brocade
Scientific NameBlepharita adusta
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyHadeninae
Wingspan (mm)43
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsdark brown, black, grey
HabitatWoodlands, heathland, moorland, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, temperate Asia
Host Plantsheather, willow, birch, dock, plantain
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid in late summer, larvae feed from autumn to spring, pupating in the soil. Overwinters as a pupa, emerging the following spring/early summer.
Identification TipsKey features include the rugged, bark-like appearance of the forewings, with distinct but often obscure kidney and orbicular stigmata, and a generally dark, variegated coloration.
Description
A medium-sized moth with dark, mottled forewings featuring complex patterns of browns, blacks, and greys, providing excellent camouflage against bark or dead leaves.
