Sodae Moth
Common NameSodae Moth
Scientific NameAnarta sodae
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyNoctuinae
Wingspan (mm)32
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, black
HabitatCoastal areas, salt marshes, sandy beaches, saline steppes
Geographic RangeSouthern Europe, North Africa, Middle East
Host PlantsSalsola kali, Halimione portulacoides
Flight PeriodApril to October (bivoltine)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on saltworts and sea purslane, typically pupating in the soil. The species is often bivoltine, producing two generations per year.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its cryptic grey-brown forewing pattern with subtle dark markings, and its association with saline habitats and specific host plants like *Salsola* species.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled grey-brown forewings featuring indistinct darker markings, providing excellent camouflage against its sandy or rocky habitat.
