Maillard's Apamea moth
Common NameMaillard's Apamea moth
Scientific NameApamea maillardi
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyHadeninae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, olive-green, black
HabitatMountainous regions, subalpine meadows, forest edges
Geographic RangeCentral and Southern Europe (e.g., Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians), parts of Asia
Host Plantsvarious grasses (Poaceae), Festuca spp.
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae overwinter, feeding on the roots and stems of grasses before pupating in the soil.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its specific cryptic wing pattern, including the shape and coloration of its stigmata and subterminal line, and its preference for higher altitude habitats.
Description
A medium-sized, robust moth with forewings displaying a complex, mottled pattern of grey, brown, and olive-green, providing excellent camouflage.
