Caradrina germainii
Common NameCaradrina germainii
Scientific NameCaradrina germainii
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyNoctuinae
Wingspan (mm)31
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, reddish-brown
HabitatDry, warm areas, rocky slopes, garrigue, open woodlands, Mediterranean scrub
Geographic RangeSouthern Europe (e.g., Iberian Peninsula, France, Italy), North Africa
Host Plantsvarious herbaceous plants, Plantago, Taraxacum
Flight PeriodMay to June, and August to September
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThis species is typically bivoltine, with larvae feeding on various low-growing herbaceous plants. It overwinters as a pupa or larva.
Identification TipsIdentification often requires careful examination of subtle differences in forewing markings and sometimes genitalic dissection to distinguish it from similar Caradrina species. Its Mediterranean range is a key indicator.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth characterized by its cryptic forewings, which are a mix of brown, grey, and reddish-brown tones, often with indistinct darker markings and paler hindwings.
