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Common NameNone known
Scientific NameAutophila cataphanes
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)31
Primary Colorsbeige, light brown, dark brown
HabitatDry, rocky areas, garrigue, steppe, open woodlands
Geographic RangeSouthern Europe, North Africa, Middle East
Host PlantsPaliurus spina-christi, various shrubs and herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodAugust to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae feed on host plants, pupating in the soil or leaf litter before emerging as adults.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its overall cryptic beige and brown coloration, the specific wavy pattern of the forewings, and its flight period in late summer to autumn in its Mediterranean and Middle Eastern range.
Description
A medium-sized moth with cryptic light brown to beige forewings featuring darker, wavy transverse lines and faint spots, providing camouflage against bark or dry vegetation.
