Light Brocade
Common NameLight Brocade
Scientific NameMoma alpium
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyPantheinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, white, black, brown
HabitatDeciduous woodlands, forests, parks, and gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, from the Iberian Peninsula to Russia, and parts of Asia
Host Plantsoak, birch, aspen, poplar
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae feed on the leaves of various deciduous trees, pupating in a cocoon often spun amongst leaves or bark crevices.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its highly variegated, cryptic forewing pattern that mimics lichen or tree bark, featuring prominent white and black markings against a greyish-brown background.
Description
A medium-sized moth with forewings intricately patterned in shades of grey, white, and black, giving it a lichen-like or bark-like appearance for camouflage.
