Dusky Marbled Brown
Common NameDusky Marbled Brown
Scientific NameDrymonia ruficornis
FamilyNotodontidae
SubfamilyNotodontinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, black
HabitatWoodlands, forests, parks, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host Plantsoak, birch, aspen
Flight PeriodApril to May
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are green with yellow stripes, feeding on host plants. They pupate in a cocoon underground or in leaf litter, overwintering as a pupa.
Identification TipsKey features include the marbled grey-brown forewings with darker bands and a reddish-brown tinge on the thorax. Males possess prominent feathery antennae.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled grey-brown forewings, often featuring darker central bands and a pale subterminal line, and paler grey hindwings. Its body is robust and hairy.
