Cadbury's Mystique
Common NameCadbury's Mystique
Scientific NameApamea sp.
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyHadeninae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, black
HabitatGrasslands, meadows, open woodlands, gardens
Geographic RangeTemperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere
Host Plantsgrasses, various herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodMay to September
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis. Eggs are laid on host plants, larvae feed on grasses or herbaceous plants, pupation occurs in the soil, and adults emerge to feed on nectar.
Identification TipsKey features include the mottled grey-brown forewings, a distinct dark, wavy median band, and a row of dark, triangular or arrow-shaped markings near the outer margin (subterminal line). The overall robust body and simple antennae are typical of owlet moths.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled grey and brown forewings, featuring a prominent dark, wavy median band and a series of dark, triangular marks along the subterminal line. Its cryptic coloration provides camouflage.
