The Passenger
Common NameThe Passenger
Scientific NameDysgonia algira
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Primary Colorsbrown, white, black, grey
HabitatWoodlands, scrubland, gardens, parks
Geographic RangeSouthern Europe, North Africa, Middle East, parts of Asia
Host PlantsRubus, Salix, Populus, Quercus
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are polyphagous, feeding on various trees and shrubs. Pupation occurs in a cocoon, often on the ground or in leaf litter.
Identification TipsThe most distinctive feature is the broad, irregular white or pale grey band that crosses the dark forewings. The hindwings are typically dark brown with a paler fringe.
Description
A medium-sized moth with dark brown to blackish forewings, prominently marked with a broad, irregular white or pale grey band across the middle, and a lighter, wavy pattern on the outer margin.
