Indomitable Graphic Moth
Common NameIndomitable Graphic Moth
Scientific NameXestia c-nigrum
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyNoctuinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, yellowish-brown, black
HabitatGardens, woodlands, grasslands, agricultural areas, urban environments
Geographic RangeHolarctic (North America, Europe, Asia, North Africa)
Host Plantsclover, dandelion, plantain, dock, various vegetables, grasses
Flight PeriodMay to October (bivoltine/multivoltine)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on host plants, and larvae (cutworms) are polyphagous, feeding on a wide range of herbaceous plants. Pupation occurs in the soil, with typically two or more generations per year.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive dark, wedge-shaped mark on the forewing's leading edge, often resembling a 'c' or Hebrew character, which contrasts sharply with the lighter, yellowish-brown median area.
Description
This medium-sized moth features mottled brown and grey forewings, distinguished by a prominent, dark, wedge-shaped mark on the costa that borders a lighter, often yellowish-brown median patch.
