Brindled Shawl Moth
Common NameBrindled Shawl Moth
Scientific NameEuclidia mi
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorsdark brown, white, cream
HabitatOpen woodlands, grasslands, heathland, meadows, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, temperate Asia
Host Plantsclover, vetch, trefoil
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically green or brown with stripes, feeding on various herbaceous plants. Pupation occurs in a cocoon underground or in leaf litter, with the species overwintering as a pupa.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its unique, complex pattern of dark brown and white bands across the forewings, often appearing 'shawl-like' when the moth is at rest.
Description
A medium-sized moth characterized by its intricate, contrasting dark brown and white banded forewings, which create a distinctive cryptic pattern.
