Dark yellow Lychnis moth
Common NameDark yellow Lychnis moth
Scientific NameHadena bicruris
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyHadeninae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, black, white, orange
HabitatGardens, hedgerows, woodland edges, open grassy areas, waste ground
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia
Host PlantsSilene vulgaris, Silene dioica, Silene latifolia, Lychnis flos-cuculi
Flight PeriodMay to August
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the seeds within the developing seed capsules of various *Silene* and *Lychnis* species. It overwinters as a pupa in the soil.
Identification TipsLook for the intricate mottled grey and black forewing pattern, the prominent kidney-shaped stigma, and the characteristic yellowish-orange markings, especially the one near the reniform stigma.
Description
A medium-sized moth with forewings patterned in mottled shades of grey, black, and white, accented by distinctive yellowish-orange patches, particularly around the kidney mark.
