Dappled Dart
Common NameDappled Dart
Scientific NameAnaplectoides prasina
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyNoctuinae
Wingspan (mm)48
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, green, cream
HabitatConiferous and mixed forests, woodlands, bogs
Geographic RangeHolarctic (North America, Europe, Asia)
Host Plantsbirch, willow, blueberry, fern, various herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are polyphagous, feeding on a variety of deciduous trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants. They typically overwinter as pupae in the soil.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive dappled green and brown forewing pattern, particularly the green median band and the shape of the reniform and orbicular spots. The overall cryptic coloration provides excellent camouflage.
Description
A medium-sized moth with forewings displaying a complex, mottled pattern of greens, browns, and cream, often with a prominent green median band and distinct reniform and orbicular spots.
