Dot-underwing Moth
Common NameDot-underwing Moth
Scientific NameEuclidia glyphica
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorsorange, black, brown, grey, white
HabitatMeadows, grasslands, open woodlands, heathland
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, temperate Asia
Host Plantsclover, vetch, lucerne, trefoil
Flight PeriodMay to July (sometimes a second brood in August/September)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically green or brown with longitudinal stripes, feeding on various leguminous plants. They pupate in a cocoon on or just below the ground.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the prominent white streak on the forewings and the bright orange hindwings with two distinct black spots and a black border, which are visible when the moth is at rest or in flight.
Description
This moth has mottled brown and grey forewings with a distinctive white streak. Its hindwings are a striking bright orange with two prominent black spots and a broad black terminal band.
