Small Square-spot
Common NameSmall Square-spot
Scientific NameDiarsia rubi
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyNoctuinae
Wingspan (mm)31.5
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsbrown, reddish-brown
HabitatWoodlands, gardens, heathland, fens, and various open habitats
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia
Host Plantsbramble, dock, plantain, heather, various grasses
Flight PeriodMay to July, and August to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are polyphagous, feeding on various low plants. They overwinter as larvae and pupate in the soil, typically having two generations per year.
Identification TipsKey features include the mottled reddish-brown forewings with two distinct, pale, somewhat square-shaped stigmata (spots) and its typical wingspan of 28-35 mm.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with mottled reddish-brown to grey-brown forewings, featuring two prominent, pale, somewhat square-shaped spots in the central area.
