Southern Brindled Green
Common NameSouthern Brindled Green
Scientific NameDryobotodes eremita
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyHadeninae
Wingspan (mm)34
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgreen, brown, grey
HabitatWoodlands, forests, parks, gardens (especially with oak trees)
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia
Host Plantsoak (Quercus spp.)
Flight PeriodAugust to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUnivoltine, with eggs laid in autumn that overwinter. Larvae hatch in spring and feed on oak leaves, pupating in the soil.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive mottled green and brown forewings, often with a darker central band and prominent stigmata. Its strong association with oak trees is a key indicator.
Description
A medium-sized moth with forewings mottled in shades of green, grey, and brown, providing excellent camouflage against lichen or bark. It has a robust body and simple antennae.
