Large Grey Owlet
Common NameLarge Grey Owlet
Scientific NameCryphia muralis
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyBryophilinae
Wingspan (mm)27.5
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, white, black
HabitatUrban areas, woodlands, rocky outcrops, walls, tree trunks
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia
Host Plantslichens, algae
Flight PeriodJuly to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on lichens and algae growing on various surfaces like walls, rocks, and tree trunks. They pupate in a cocoon, typically having one generation per year.
Identification TipsIdentified by its distinctive lichen-like camouflage pattern on the forewings, which are broad and somewhat rounded. It often rests on surfaces where its coloration provides excellent concealment.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with broad, mottled grey, white, and black forewings, giving it a highly cryptic appearance resembling lichen or bark.
