Ctenoplusia agnata
Common NameCtenoplusia agnata
Scientific NameCtenoplusia agnata
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyPlusiinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, white
HabitatOpen woodlands, gardens, agricultural areas, disturbed habitats
Geographic RangePalearctic region (Europe, Middle East, Central Asia, India, China, Japan)
Host PlantsArtemisia, Cirsium, Plantago, various herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodMay to October (multiple generations)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are semi-loopers, feeding on a variety of herbaceous plants. Pupation occurs in a cocoon, often on the host plant or in leaf litter, with multiple generations per year.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the prominent white or silvery Y-shaped mark on the forewing, set against a mottled brown and grey background. Careful examination of the mark's shape is crucial to distinguish it from similar Plusiinae species.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled brown and grey forewings, featuring a distinctive, often metallic, white or silvery Y-shaped mark in the central part of the forewing.
