Fasciated Graphic
Common NameFasciated Graphic
Scientific NameCallopistria juventina
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyEriopinae
Wingspan (mm)32.5
Primary Colorsdark brown, grey, white
HabitatWoodlands, forests, gardens, parks, often near ferns
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, temperate Asia to Japan (Palearctic)
Host Plantsbracken, Dryopteris, Polypodium
Flight PeriodJune to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on various fern species, pupating in a cocoon in the soil or among leaf litter. The species typically overwinters as a pupa.
Identification TipsKey features include the striking V-shaped white or pale grey lines on the dark brown forewings, which separate a dark basal/median area from a lighter greyish subterminal area containing dark spots.
Description
A medium-sized moth with dark brown forewings featuring prominent white or pale grey V-shaped transverse lines and lighter greyish-brown subterminal areas with distinct dark patches.
