Luceria oculalis
Common NameLuceria oculalis
Scientific NameLuceria oculalis
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyXyleninae
Wingspan (mm)27.5
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, tan
HabitatDry grasslands, open woodlands, warm areas
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia
Host Plantsvarious low-growing herbaceous plants, grasses
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are polyphagous, feeding on various low-growing herbaceous plants. Pupation typically occurs in the soil.
Identification TipsIdentify by its mottled brown-grey forewings with indistinct wavy lines and the presence of two small, dark subterminal spots. The overall cryptic coloration aids in camouflage.
Description
A small, cryptically colored moth with mottled brown and grey forewings, featuring faint wavy lines and two small, dark spots near the outer margin.
