Mottled Rustic
Common NameMottled Rustic
Scientific NameEustrotia marginata
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyAcontiinae
Wingspan (mm)24
Primary Colorspale yellow, brown, black
HabitatMeadows, grasslands, woodland edges, gardens, heathland
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia
Host PlantsPolygonum aviculare, Rumex, Plantago
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are green with pale lines and feed on various herbaceous plants. They pupate in a cocoon on the ground or among leaf litter, overwintering as a pupa.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive pale forewings with the broad, dark brown marginal band and the two small black discal spots. The overall size and shape are also characteristic.
Description
A small moth with pale yellowish-brown forewings that feature a broad, dark brown band along the outer margin and two small black discal spots. The hindwings are typically greyish.
