Ammopolia witzenmanni
Scientific NameAmmopolia witzenmanni
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyNoctuinae
Wingspan (mm)38
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, reddish-brown
HabitatDry, rocky areas, steppes
Geographic RangeTurkey, Iran, Near East
Host Plantsherbaceous plants
Flight PeriodOctober to April
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are caterpillars that feed on various herbaceous plants, typically pupating in the soil or leaf litter before emerging as adults in late autumn or early spring.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its cryptic greyish-brown forewings, prominent reddish-brown costal margin and fringe, and its characteristic flight period during the colder months.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled greyish-brown forewings, often featuring faint darker markings and a distinct reddish-brown fringe along the outer margin. Its robust body is covered in dense greyish-brown hairs, providing excellent camouflage against rocks.
