Chersotis multangula
Common NameChersotis multangula
Scientific NameChersotis multangula
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyNoctuinae
Wingspan (mm)32
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, black
HabitatDry grasslands, steppes, rocky slopes, mountainous regions
Geographic RangeSouthern and Central Europe, parts of Asia (e.g., Turkey, Caucasus, Central Asia)
Host Plantsvarious herbaceous plants, grasses
Flight PeriodJuly to September
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are polyphagous, feeding on various low-growing herbaceous plants. Overwinters as an egg or young larva.
Identification TipsDistinguished by the specific arrangement and coloration of the forewing markings, including the dark reniform and orbicular spots, and the overall mottled, cryptic pattern. The hindwings are usually plain and lighter.
Description
A medium-sized moth with cryptic grey-brown forewings featuring prominent dark reniform and orbicular spots, and wavy transverse lines. The hindwings are typically paler and plainer.
