Pale Mottled Willow
Common NamePale Mottled Willow
Scientific NameCaradrina proxima
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyNoctuinae
Wingspan (mm)31
Primary Colorsgrayish-brown, light brown, dark brown
HabitatMeadows, grasslands, heathland, gardens, open woodlands
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia (e.g., Turkey, Russia, Central Asia)
Host PlantsPlantago, Taraxacum, Rumex, Poa
Flight PeriodMay to October (two generations)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are polyphagous, feeding on various low-growing herbaceous plants and grasses. They overwinter as larvae or pupae, with pupation occurring in the soil.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its relatively uniform pale grayish-brown forewing ground color and the clear, dark brown reniform and orbicular stigmata. Hindwings are plain and whitish-grey.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with pale grayish-brown forewings, characterized by distinct dark brown reniform and orbicular spots and a few scattered dark dots. The hindwings are uniformly pale.
