Green Arches
Common NameGreen Arches
Scientific NameViridiseptis marina
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyNoctuinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgreen, black, brown, white
HabitatWoodlands, gardens, heathland
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host Plantsoak, birch, sallow, hawthorn
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on various deciduous trees and shrubs, typically pupating in the soil.
Identification TipsKey features include the complex, mossy green and black mottled forewing pattern, which gives it a distinctive lichen-like appearance.
Description
A medium-sized moth with forewings intricately patterned with shades of green, black, and white/brown, providing excellent camouflage against bark or lichen.
