Perpendicular Graphic
Common NamePerpendicular Graphic
Scientific NameEuclidia glyphica
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyCatocalinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, black, tan
HabitatMeadows, grasslands, heathland, woodland edges
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, temperate Asia
Host Plantsclover, vetch, lucerne
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are green or brown, feeding on legumes like clover and vetch. Pupation occurs in a cocoon near the ground.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive dark, angular 'glyph-like' band on the forewings, contrasting with lighter brown and grey mottling. Hindwings are typically orange-brown with a dark border, though not visible in this image.
Description
A medium-sized moth with cryptic brown and grey forewings featuring a prominent, sharply angled dark brown to black median band, often resembling a distinct graphic symbol.
