Frosted Marbled
Common NameFrosted Marbled
Scientific NameCryphia fraudatricula
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyBryophilinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, green, brown, white
HabitatWoodlands, parks, gardens, walls, rocky areas with lichens
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia
Host Plantslichens (e.g., Parmelia, Xanthoria species)
Flight PeriodJuly to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on lichens, often overwintering as larvae before pupating in spring. Adults are nocturnal.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its intricate, lichen-like forewing pattern, particularly the prominent dark reniform and orbicular stigmata, and the overall frosted appearance.
Description
A small, cryptically patterned moth with forewings mottled in shades of grey, green, and brown, featuring distinct dark bands and pale markings that mimic lichen.
