Spotted Clover
Common NameSpotted Clover
Scientific NameHadena confusa
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyHadeninae
Wingspan (mm)32
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsbrown, white, grey
HabitatGardens, meadows, waste ground, open woodlands
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, temperate Asia, introduced to North America
Host PlantsDianthus, Silene, Saponaria
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the seeds and flowers of various Dianthus and Silene species, pupating in the soil. It typically overwinters as a pupa.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the distinctive brown and white marbled pattern on the forewings, particularly the clear, dark-ringed reniform and orbicular spots.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled brown and whitish forewings, featuring prominent dark-outlined reniform and orbicular spots and a complex pattern providing camouflage.
