Olive-green Erastria
Common NameOlive-green Erastria
Scientific NameErastria decrepitaria
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyEustrotiinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Primary Colorsolive green, brown, reddish-brown
HabitatWoodlands, forests, areas with lichens and mosses
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia (Western Palearctic)
Host Plantslichens, mosses
Flight PeriodMay to September
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are caterpillars that feed on lichens and mosses before pupating and emerging as adults.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, overall olive-green and brown mottled appearance, and the subtle reddish lines across the forewings, aiding in its cryptic camouflage.
Description
A small moth characterized by its mottled olive-green to brownish wings, featuring faint reddish crosslines and a somewhat irregular wing shape, providing excellent camouflage.
