Bog Glyph
Common NameBog Glyph
Scientific NamePhlogophora meticulosa
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyNoctuinae
Wingspan (mm)48
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, pinkish-brown
HabitatGardens, woodlands, hedgerows, parks, open country
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia
Host Plantsdock, knotgrass, nettle, bramble, willow, birch, oak, various garden plants
Flight PeriodMarch to November (bivoltine/trivoltine)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically green or brown with pale stripes, feeding on a wide variety of herbaceous plants and shrubs. They overwinter as larvae or pupae, pupating in the soil.
Identification TipsKey features include the unique angled wing posture at rest, the prominent V-shaped pale line on the forewings, and the overall mottled brown and grey coloration with hints of pinkish-olive.
Description
A medium-sized moth characterized by its distinctively angled, folded wings, displaying a complex pattern of mottled brown, grey, and pinkish-olive shades, highlighted by a prominent pale, irregular V-shaped line across the forewings.
