Hops Angleshade
Common NameHops Angleshade
Scientific NameEuplexia lucipara
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyXyleninae
Wingspan (mm)34
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, reddish-brown
HabitatWoodlands, gardens, hedgerows, parks, and other areas with host plants.
Geographic RangeEurope, temperate Asia, and introduced to North America.
Host Plantshops, bracken fern, various deciduous trees and shrubs, herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically green or brown with a pale dorsal line, feeding on a wide range of plants including hops and ferns, before pupating in the soil.
Identification TipsKey features include the characteristic reddish-brown patch on the forewing, often contrasting with the mottled grey-brown background, and the pale, wavy subterminal line.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled brown and grey forewings, featuring a distinctive reddish-brown patch near the kidney-shaped stigma and a pale, wavy subterminal line.
