Marbled Green
Common NameMarbled Green
Scientific NameCryphia muralis
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyBryophilinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorswhite, grey, black, green
HabitatLichen-covered walls, rocks, tree trunks, urban areas, woodlands
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia
Host Plantslichens (e.g., Lecanora, Parmelia species)
Flight PeriodJuly to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUnivoltine, eggs laid on lichen. Larvae feed on lichen, overwinter as larvae, and pupate in spring.
Identification TipsKey identification features include its distinctive marbled, lichen-like pattern of white, grey, and black, which provides excellent camouflage when resting on lichen-covered surfaces.
Description
A small moth with highly cryptic, lichen-like patterning on its wings, featuring a complex mix of white, grey, and black markings that perfectly blend with lichen-covered surfaces.
