No widely accepted common name
Common NameNo widely accepted common name
Scientific NameEpipsilia grisescens
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyNoctuinae
Wingspan (mm)34
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, brown
HabitatAlpine meadows, rocky slopes, subalpine zones
Geographic RangeEuropean Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathian Mountains, Balkan Mountains
Host PlantsVaccinium, Calluna vulgaris, various low-growing herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodLate June to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are polyphagous on low plants, overwinter as larvae, pupate in spring, and adults emerge in summer.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its overall greyish, mottled appearance, the specific pattern of the forewing markings (especially the stigmata), and its preference for high-altitude alpine habitats.
Description
A medium-sized moth with greyish-brown forewings heavily mottled with darker grey and blackish markings, including distinct reniform and orbicular stigmata. The hindwings are typically uniform pale grey.
