Ocnogyna clathrata
Scientific NameOcnogyna clathrata
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorscream, dark brown, orange-brown
HabitatDry grasslands, steppes, rocky slopes, open scrubland
Geographic RangeSouthern Europe, North Africa, Western Asia
Host PlantsPlantago, Taraxacum, Rumex, various Asteraceae
Flight PeriodLate autumn to early spring (October to March)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are hairy and polyphagous, feeding on various herbaceous plants. They pupate in the soil, and adults emerge during the cooler months of late autumn and winter.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its unique dark reticulated wing pattern on a pale background, very hairy body, and its unusual flight period during late autumn and winter. The strongly feathery antennae are also a key feature.
Description
A medium-sized moth with a very hairy, orange-brown body and strongly bipectinate antennae. Its forewings are cream to pale yellow with a distinctive dark brown to black reticulated or net-like pattern, providing camouflage against rocks or lichen.
