Brindled Ochre
Common NameBrindled Ochre
Scientific NameDasypolia templi
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyHadeninae
Wingspan (mm)43
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, ochre, black
HabitatMoorland, heathland, mountainous areas, open woodlands
Geographic RangeEurope, including the British Isles, Fennoscandia, and Central Europe
Host PlantsAngelica sylvestris, Heracleum sphondylium, Peucedanum ostruthium
Flight PeriodSeptember to November
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed internally within the stems and roots of host plants, pupating in the soil. The species typically overwinters as an egg or young larva.
Identification TipsLook for its distinctive mottled brown and ochre forewings and robust body. Its late flight period in autumn is also a key identification feature.
Description
A robust, medium-sized moth with mottled forewings displaying a complex pattern of various shades of brown, ochre, and blackish markings, providing excellent camouflage.
