Dusky Brocade
Common NameDusky Brocade
Scientific NameApamea remissa
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyHadeninae
Wingspan (mm)38
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, black, cream
HabitatWoodlands, fens, marshes, damp grasslands, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, temperate Asia, North America
Host Plantsvarious grasses, sedges
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the roots and stems of grasses and sedges, typically overwintering as larvae before pupating in the soil in spring.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its variable but generally dusky forewing pattern, often featuring a prominent, pale-edged reniform stigma and a dark central cross-band, providing excellent camouflage.
Description
A medium-sized moth characterized by its cryptic, mottled forewings in shades of brown, grey, and black, allowing it to blend seamlessly with its environment.
