Cleonymia diffluens
Common NameCleonymia diffluens
Scientific NameCleonymia diffluens
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyCuculliinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, black, white
HabitatArid and semi-arid regions, rocky steppes, dry grasslands
Geographic RangeSouthern Europe, North Africa, Middle East, Central Asia
Host PlantsArtemisia species, various herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodAugust to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae feed on herbaceous plants, pupation typically occurs in the soil.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its intricate, mottled forewing pattern, robust hairy thorax with raised tufts, and the characteristic reniform stigma, often found in arid habitats.
Description
A medium-sized moth with a robust, hairy body and forewings featuring a highly cryptic, mottled pattern of browns, greys, and blacks, providing excellent camouflage against bark or rocks.
