Diarsia canescens
Common NameDiarsia canescens
Scientific NameDiarsia canescens
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyNoctuinae
Wingspan (mm)34
Primary Colorsbrown, reddish-brown, pale yellow
HabitatMountain forests, forest edges, clearings, moorland, bogs
Geographic RangeEurope (Alps, Central Mountains), Asia
Host PlantsVaccinium myrtillus, Vaccinium vitis-idaea, Vaccinium uliginosum, Calluna vulgaris, Erica tetralix
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae feed on various heath and bilberry species and typically overwinter before pupating.
Identification TipsLook for the mottled brown forewings with prominent pale yellowish or greenish reniform and orbicular spots. Found in moorland and woodland habitats, particularly in mountainous or northern regions.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled reddish-brown to yellowish-brown forewings, featuring distinct pale yellowish or greenish reniform and orbicular spots, and darker markings. The body is stout and hairy.
