Light Feathered Rustic
Common NameLight Feathered Rustic
Scientific NameAgrotis cinerea
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyNoctuinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, light brown, white
HabitatDry grasslands, heathlands, chalk downs, sandy areas, open woodlands
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia
Host PlantsGalium, Plantago, Rumex, Thymus, various grasses
Flight PeriodMay to July
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are polyphagous, feeding on various low-growing plants. They pupate in the soil, and the species overwinters as a pupa.
Identification TipsLook for the overall pale, mottled grey-brown forewings with indistinct markings, often resting on dry ground or vegetation. The hindwings are usually plain and pale.
Description
This moth has a stocky body and forewings mottled with shades of grey, light brown, and white, featuring faint darker markings that aid in camouflage. Its hindwings are typically paler, often whitish or light grey.
