Paler Graphic
Common NamePaler Graphic
Scientific NameGraphiphora augur
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyNoctuinae
Wingspan (mm)43
Primary Colorsreddish-brown, dark brown, cream, grey
HabitatWoodlands, gardens, heathland, open country
Geographic RangeEurope, temperate Asia
Host Plantswillow, birch, sallow, dock, plantain, dandelion, various grasses
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on host plants, larvae feed and overwinter, pupation occurs in the soil in spring, and adults emerge in early summer.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive 'graphic' pattern on the forewings, characterized by a dark reniform stigma and a dark, often W-shaped subterminal line. The reddish-brown head and thorax are also characteristic.
Description
This moth has reddish-brown forewings with prominent, irregular dark brown and pale cream markings, giving it a 'graphic' appearance. The hindwings are typically greyish-brown.
