The Rustic
Common NameThe Rustic
Scientific NameRusina ferruginea
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyXyleninae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, reddish-brown
HabitatWoodlands, hedgerows, gardens, parks
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia Minor
Host Plantsoak, hawthorn, sallow, birch, honeysuckle
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are polyphagous, feeding on the foliage of various deciduous trees and shrubs. They overwinter as pupae in the soil.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its variable but generally rustic, mottled brown coloration, often with a reddish tinge, and indistinct darker markings on the forewings, providing excellent camouflage.
Description
A medium-sized moth with forewings typically reddish-brown to grey-brown, featuring a mottled, cryptic pattern that helps it blend with bark or dead leaves.
