Flounced Rustic
Common NameFlounced Rustic
Scientific NameLuperina testacea
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyNoctuinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, reddish-brown
HabitatGrasslands, gardens, hedgerows, open woodlands, coastal areas
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia
Host Plantsgrasses, plantain, dandelion
Flight PeriodAugust to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the roots and lower stems of various grasses and herbaceous plants, pupating underground in a cocoon. There is typically one generation per year.
Identification TipsKey features include its mottled pale brown to reddish-brown forewings, a prominent dark kidney-shaped stigma, and a distinctive pale, wavy subterminal line. It is active in late summer and autumn.
Description
A medium-sized moth with forewings typically pale brown to reddish-brown, often mottled, featuring a distinct dark kidney-shaped stigma and a pale wavy subterminal line.
