Selini Rustic
Common NameSelini Rustic
Scientific NameCaradrina selini
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyNoctuinae
Wingspan (mm)31
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, black
HabitatOpen woodlands, heathland, grasslands, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia
Host PlantsPlantago, Taraxacum, Polygonum aviculare
Flight PeriodMay to September (bivoltine)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on host plants, larvae feed on herbaceous plants, pupation occurs in the soil, and adults typically emerge in two generations per year.
Identification TipsDistinguished from similar Caradrina species by subtle differences in forewing markings, often appearing more uniformly greyish with less contrasting stigmata.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with mottled grey-brown forewings, featuring indistinct darker spots and lines, providing excellent camouflage against bark or dead leaves.
