Marbled Coronet
Common NameMarbled Coronet
Scientific NameHadena confusa
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyHadeninae
Wingspan (mm)32
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsblack, white, grey
HabitatGardens, waste ground, calcareous grassland, open woodland, coastal areas
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia (e.g., Turkey, Caucasus, Central Asia), introduced to North America
Host PlantsDianthus spp., Silene spp., Saponaria spp.
Flight PeriodMay to August
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the seeds within the seed capsules of various host plants. The species overwinters as a pupa in the soil.
Identification TipsLook for its distinctive marbled pattern of black, white, and grey, often with a prominent white reniform stigma, typically found near its host plants like pinks and campions.
Description
A medium-sized moth with intricately mottled black, white, and grey forewings, providing excellent camouflage against bark or rocks.
