Lunar Double-stripe
Common NameLunar Double-stripe
Scientific NameMinucia lunaris
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyCatocalinae
Wingspan (mm)50
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsgreenish-brown, grey, dark brown, yellowish
HabitatDeciduous woodlands, forest edges, scrubland
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, temperate Asia
Host PlantsOak, Willow, Birch, Poplar
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are greyish-brown and feed on the leaves of various deciduous trees, pupating in a cocoon among leaf litter or in the soil.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the distinctive double, wavy yellowish-brown transverse stripes on the forewings and its excellent camouflage, mimicking dead leaves.
Description
A medium-sized moth with cryptically patterned forewings, featuring mottled greenish-brown and grey tones, and two prominent, wavy, yellowish-brown transverse stripes.
