Feathered Brindle
Common NameFeathered Brindle
Scientific NameAporophyla australis
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyHadeninae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, white, black
HabitatCoastal areas, heathland, gardens, open woodlands
Geographic RangeWestern Europe, North Africa, including the British Isles, France, Spain, Portugal
Host PlantsPlantago, Rumex, Taraxacum, various grasses and herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodSeptember to November
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid in autumn, larvae hatch and feed through winter and spring on low-growing plants, pupating in the soil during summer before emerging as adults in late summer/autumn.
Identification TipsLook for the streaky, feathered appearance of the forewings, the dark basal streak, and its late flight period in autumn. The hindwings are typically pale grey with darker venation.
Description
A medium-sized moth with cryptically patterned forewings, typically mottled with shades of brown, grey, and white, often featuring a prominent dark basal streak and streaky markings.
