Brindled Green Moth
Common NameBrindled Green Moth
Scientific NameStaurophora celsia
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyPlusiinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsgreen, brown
HabitatDeciduous and mixed woodlands, damp forests, river valleys
Geographic RangeEurope, across temperate Asia to Japan
Host Plantsbirch, alder, willow, oak, hazel
Flight PeriodAugust to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae feed on the leaves of various deciduous trees and shrubs. They pupate in a cocoon among leaf litter or in moss.
Identification TipsEasily identified by its unique and vivid pattern of bright green blotches against a dark brown ground color on the forewings, giving it a camouflaged, mossy appearance.
Description
This moth has striking forewings with large, irregular patches of bright moss-green on a dark reddish-brown background, resembling lichen or moss.
