Dusky Brocade
Common NameDusky Brocade
Scientific NameAthetis lepigone
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyNoctuinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, grey
HabitatMeadows, grasslands, agricultural areas, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia, North Africa
Host Plantsgrasses, low-growing herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodMay to October
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on various grasses and low plants; pupae or larvae typically overwinter.
Identification TipsGenerally dull and cryptically colored, requiring close examination of subtle wing markings and sometimes genitalia for differentiation from similar *Athetis* species.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with dull, cryptic brownish-tan forewings, often featuring a darker longitudinal streak and indistinct darker markings.
