Cailino Drasteria
Common NameCailino Drasteria
Scientific NameDrasteria cailino
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)34
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, black, white
HabitatDry open areas, rocky slopes, steppes, Mediterranean scrubland
Geographic RangeSouthern Europe, North Africa, Middle East, Central Asia
Host PlantsGenista, Cytisus, Spartium
Flight PeriodApril to June, July to September (bivoltine)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on various broom species (Fabaceae). They are typically greyish-brown and pupate in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its specific cryptic forewing pattern, including the prominent pale median streak and wavy subterminal line, which provides excellent camouflage.
Description
A medium-sized moth with cryptically patterned forewings in mottled shades of grey, brown, and black, featuring a distinctive pale, almost white, streak in the median area and wavy dark lines.
