Nebula Brown
Common NameNebula Brown
Scientific NameXestia c-nigrum
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyNoctuinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, black
HabitatGardens, woodlands, meadows, agricultural areas
Geographic RangeHolarctic
Host Plantsclover, dandelion, plantain, cabbage, lettuce
Flight PeriodMay to November
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are polyphagous cutworms, feeding on a wide range of herbaceous plants. They typically overwinter as larvae or pupae, producing two or three generations per year.
Identification TipsKey features include the triangular resting shape, the prominent dark brown central band on the forewings, and the lighter, often C-shaped or Hebrew character-like mark near the base of the forewing. Hindwings are pale greyish-brown.
Description
A medium-sized moth with a triangular resting posture, featuring a distinctive dark brown central band on the forewings, often with a lighter, triangular or C-shaped mark near the base, and mottled brown and grey patterns.
