Setaceous Hebrew Character
Common NameSetaceous Hebrew Character
Scientific NameXestia c-nigrum
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyNoctuinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, black
HabitatGardens, woodlands, hedgerows, various open habitats
Geographic RangeHolarctic (Europe, Asia, North America)
Host Plantsdock, dandelion, plantain, willow, birch, various herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodMay to October (bivoltine or trivoltine)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are polyphagous, feeding on a wide range of plants. They typically overwinter as larvae or pupae, pupating in the soil.
Identification TipsThe most prominent identification feature is the black, wedge-shaped mark on the forewing, often described as a 'c' or Hebrew character.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled grey-brown forewings featuring a distinctive black mark resembling a 'c' or Hebrew character near the leading edge.
