Jigsaw
Common NameJigsaw
Scientific NameDysgonia algira
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)43
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsdark brown, light brown, grey
HabitatOpen woodlands, scrubland, maquis, garrigue, gardens
Geographic RangeSouthern Europe, North Africa, Middle East, Central Asia
Host PlantsRubus, Salix, Populus, Quercus, Paliurus, Punica granatum
Flight PeriodApril to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are polyphagous, feeding on various trees and shrubs. They pupate in a cocoon among leaves or in the soil, with typically two or three generations per year.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its triangular resting posture, the contrasting dark brown and pale median band on the forewings, and the deeply wavy outer margin of the dark subterminal band.
Description
A medium-sized moth with dark brown forewings featuring a broad, pale brownish-pink median band and a deeply scalloped outer margin, providing excellent camouflage.
