Calliergis ramosa
Common NameCalliergis ramosa
Scientific NameCalliergis ramosa
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyHadeninae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, black
HabitatDry grasslands, steppes, rocky slopes, open woodlands
Geographic RangeSouthern and Central Europe, parts of Western and Central Asia
Host PlantsArtemisia
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe moth is typically univoltine or bivoltine, with larvae feeding on *Artemisia* species before pupating in the soil.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the specific mottled grey-brown forewing pattern, the shape of the reniform spot, and its distribution in dry, warm European and Asian habitats.
Description
This is a medium-sized moth with forewings displaying a complex, mottled pattern of various shades of grey, brown, and black, featuring indistinct transverse lines and a faint reniform spot. Its overall coloration provides excellent camouflage against bark or rocks.
