Chersotis cuprea
Common NameChersotis cuprea
Scientific NameChersotis cuprea
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyNoctuinae
Wingspan (mm)34
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, reddish-brown
HabitatAlpine and subalpine meadows, rocky slopes, open coniferous forests
Geographic RangeCentral and Southern Europe, parts of Asia
Host PlantsVaccinium myrtillus, Calluna vulgaris
Flight PeriodJuly to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae feed on low-growing plants and pupate in the soil.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its coppery-brown forewing coloration, mottled pattern with indistinct spots, and preference for alpine or subalpine habitats.
Description
This medium-sized moth has rich coppery-brown to reddish-brown forewings with a mottled, cryptic pattern of darker brown markings, including indistinct reniform and orbicular spots.
