Broken-lined Brocade Moth
Common NameBroken-lined Brocade Moth
Scientific NameBlepharita amica
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyNoctuinae
Wingspan (mm)34
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorscream, brown, grey
HabitatWoodlands, forests, gardens, parks
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host Plantsoak, birch, willow, hawthorn, honeysuckle
Flight PeriodAugust to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the foliage of various deciduous trees and shrubs, typically pupating in the soil. It is univoltine, producing one generation per year.
Identification TipsLook for the characteristic mottled, 'brocade-like' forewing pattern with a mix of light and dark brown/grey, often featuring a distinct reniform stigma and broken transverse lines that contribute to its camouflaged appearance.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled forewings displaying a cryptic pattern of cream, light brown, and dark greyish-brown patches, often with indistinct broken lines. Its body is robust and hairy.
