Rosy Dart
Common NameRosy Dart
Scientific NameDiarsia rosaria
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyNoctuinae
Wingspan (mm)34
Primary Colorsreddish-brown, dark brown, grey
HabitatWoodlands, heathland, gardens, various open habitats
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia
Host PlantsPlantago, Taraxacum, Rumex, various grasses and herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodJuly to September
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are polyphagous, feeding on various low-growing plants and grasses. They overwinter as larvae and pupate in the soil in spring.
Identification TipsLook for the characteristic reddish-brown forewings with a somewhat 'rosy' hue, often with a darker central band and distinct pale-ringed kidney-shaped and circular spots.
Description
This moth has reddish-brown forewings with darker, often indistinct, crosslines and a mottled appearance. Prominent pale-outlined reniform and orbicular spots are typically visible.
