Laudable Arches
Common NameLaudable Arches
Scientific NameGraphiphora augur
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyNoctuinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorsgreen, black, white, brown
HabitatWoodlands, gardens, heathland, open country
Geographic RangePalearctic (Europe, Asia) and parts of North America
Host Plantswillow, birch, sallow, bramble, dock
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are polyphagous, feeding on a variety of deciduous trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants. They overwinter as larvae and pupate in the soil.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive blue-green and black forewing pattern, the prominent dark, arch-like stigmata, and a jagged subterminal line. Its cryptic coloration helps it blend with lichen or bark.
Description
A medium-sized moth characterized by its striking blue-green and black mottled forewings, featuring prominent dark reniform and orbicular stigmata that often form arch-like patterns.
