Varied Grey Moth
Common NameVaried Grey Moth
Scientific NameApamea remissa
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyHadeninae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, ochre
HabitatDamp woodlands, meadows, marshes, open areas
Geographic RangeNorth America, Europe, Asia
Host Plantsvarious grasses, sedges
Flight PeriodMay to August
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically subterranean or feed at the base of grasses and sedges at night. They overwinter as larvae, pupating in the spring.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its highly variable grey-brown forewing coloration and complex pattern of wavy transverse lines, often with a distinct reniform spot and a pale subterminal line. The overall cryptic appearance is characteristic.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled grey-brown forewings featuring intricate, wavy dark lines and bands, providing excellent camouflage. The hindwings are typically paler grey.
