Pale Shining Brown
Common NamePale Shining Brown
Scientific NamePolia bombycina
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyNoctuinae
Wingspan (mm)50
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, reddish-brown, black
HabitatWoodlands, heathlands, gardens, hedgerows
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host PlantsRubus, Salix, Lonicera, Vaccinium
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUnivoltine, with larvae feeding from late summer through winter and pupating in the soil in spring. Adults emerge in early summer.
Identification TipsLook for the pale grey-brown ground color, the distinct reddish-brown reniform stigma, and the pale, wavy subterminal line on the forewings. Its cryptic coloration provides excellent camouflage against bark or dead leaves.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled grey-brown forewings, featuring intricate darker markings, a prominent reddish-brown kidney-shaped spot, and a pale, wavy subterminal line.
