Greater Alpine Grey
Common NameGreater Alpine Grey
Scientific NameUndetermined species
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyUndetermined
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorsdark grey, brown
HabitatAlpine regions, forests, rocky slopes
Geographic RangeHigh-altitude mountainous regions
Host PlantsVarious herbaceous plants, grasses, deciduous shrubs
Flight PeriodSummer (July to August)
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, adult. Larvae typically feed on host plants before pupating in soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its overall dark grey, cryptic coloration and typical noctuid forewing markings, though specific identification requires examination of genitalia due to many similar species.
Description
A medium-sized, robust moth with dark greyish-brown, cryptically patterned forewings featuring indistinct darker spots and wavy lines, and a hairy body.
