The Confused
Common NameThe Confused
Scientific NameApamea furva
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyHadeninae
Wingspan (mm)38
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, black, olive
HabitatMoorland, heathland, open woodlands, grassy areas
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host Plantsvarious grasses, Deschampsia flexuosa, Molinia caerulea
Flight PeriodJuly to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are polyphagous on various grasses, overwintering as larvae before pupating in the soil in spring.
Identification TipsKey features include the overall grey-brown cryptic camouflage, the prominent reddish-brown reniform stigma, and the often indistinct but characteristic markings on the forewings.
Description
A medium-sized moth with cryptically patterned forewings, typically mottled in shades of grey, brown, and black, often featuring a distinct reddish-brown kidney-shaped mark.
