Daube's Golden Y
Common NameDaube's Golden Y
Scientific NameThysanoplusia daubei
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyPlusiinae
Wingspan (mm)34
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, beige
HabitatOpen habitats, dry grasslands, cultivated areas, gardens
Geographic RangeSouthern Europe, North Africa, Middle East, parts of Asia
Host PlantsArtemisia, Cirsium, Cynara, Mentha, Plantago, Sonchus, Urtica
Flight PeriodApril to October (multivoltine)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are caterpillars that feed on various herbaceous plants before pupating into an adult moth.
Identification TipsKey features include the mottled brown and grey forewing pattern with distinct pale, often metallic, markings (stigma) and the prominent, shaggy tufts on the thorax.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled brown and grey forewings, featuring intricate pale lines and a characteristic metallic-looking stigma. The thorax is notably shaggy and raised.
