Goldenrod Brindle
Common NameGoldenrod Brindle
Scientific NameAporophyla lutulenta
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyNoctuinae
Wingspan (mm)43
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, white, black
HabitatWoodlands, heathland, gardens, open grassy areas
Geographic RangeWestern Europe, including the British Isles
Host PlantsSolidago, Senecio, Rumex, various grasses
Flight PeriodAugust to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUnivoltine, with eggs laid in autumn, overwintering and hatching in spring. Larvae feed through spring and early summer, pupating in the soil before adults emerge in late summer.
Identification TipsLook for its late flight period (autumn), the mottled grey-brown forewings with prominent pale reniform and orbicular stigmata, and the overall stout build. The 'brindle' pattern provides excellent camouflage.
Description
A medium-sized moth with cryptically patterned forewings in mottled shades of grey, brown, and white, featuring distinct pale stigmata and a stout, hairy body.
