Hübner's Olive
Common NameHübner's Olive
Scientific NameDeltote bankiana
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyEustrotiinae
Wingspan (mm)23
Primary Colorsdark brown, reddish-brown, white
HabitatDamp meadows, fens, marshes, wet grasslands, open woodlands
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia, North Africa
Host Plantsgrasses, sedges (Carex), meadow-grass (Poa)
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are green with pale stripes and feed on various grasses and sedges. The species typically has two generations per year, with pupation occurring in a cocoon near the ground.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive reddish-brown costal patch on the dark brown forewings, along with the two small white spots. The antennae are simple and yellowish.
Description
A small, dark brown moth characterized by a prominent reddish-brown patch on the leading edge of its forewings and two small white spots on each forewing.
