serrated crest-moth
Common Nameserrated crest-moth
Scientific NameAnaplectoides prasina
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyNoctuinae
Wingspan (mm)43
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, dark brown, reddish-brown
HabitatWoodlands, forests, heathland, gardens
Geographic RangePalearctic region (Europe, temperate Asia) and North America
Host Plantsbirch, willow, oak, blueberry, various herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are polyphagous, feeding on various plants. They overwinter as larvae and pupate in the soil, with adults emerging in early summer.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its mottled brown coloration, the distinct dark, serrated or wavy cross-lines on the forewings, and the overall robust appearance typical of Noctuidae.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled brown forewings featuring prominent dark, wavy cross-lines and a darker reniform stigma. The hindwings are typically paler brown.
