Rogenhofer's Sallow
Common NameRogenhofer's Sallow
Scientific NameAgrochola rogenhoferi
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyXyleninae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, black, cream
HabitatDeciduous woodlands, forests, parks, gardens
Geographic RangeCentral and Southern Europe
Host Plantsoak, willow, sallow, hawthorn, fruit trees
Flight PeriodSeptember to November (overwinters) and March to April
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae emerge in spring and feed on the buds and young leaves of various deciduous trees and shrubs. They pupate in the soil during summer, with adults emerging in autumn to overwinter and lay eggs in spring.
Identification TipsLook for the characteristic mottled brown and grey forewings with a prominent pale reniform stigma. The overall cryptic pattern helps it blend into tree bark. It is one of the 'sallow' moths, typically flying in autumn and early spring.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with mottled brown and grey forewings, featuring a distinct pale, kidney-shaped reniform stigma and darker transverse lines. The body is robust, and the antennae are simple.
