Brindled Green
Common NameBrindled Green
Scientific NameDryobotodes eremita
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyHadeninae
Wingspan (mm)38
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgreen, grey, brown
HabitatDeciduous woodlands, especially oak forests, parks, and gardens
Geographic RangeEurope (from British Isles eastwards), North Africa, and temperate Asia
Host PlantsQuercus
Flight PeriodAugust to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid in autumn and overwinter. Larvae hatch in spring, feeding on oak leaves, then pupate in the soil during summer.
Identification TipsKey features include its distinctive mottled green and grey-brown camouflage, robust body, and flight period in late summer/autumn. The overall 'brindled green' appearance is highly characteristic.
Description
A medium-sized moth with forewings cryptically patterned in shades of green, grey, and brown, providing excellent camouflage against tree bark or lichen.
