Verbascoides Apamea Moth
Common NameVerbascoides Apamea Moth
Scientific NameApamea verbascoides
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyNoctuinae
Wingspan (mm)38.5
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, dark brown
HabitatWoodlands, gardens, hedgerows, and other areas where host plants are present.
Geographic RangeWestern Palearctic (Europe, parts of North Africa)
Host PlantsPlantago spp., Scrophularia spp., Verbascum spp.
Flight PeriodJune to August
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on herbaceous plants, typically overwintering before pupating in the soil in spring, with adults emerging in the summer months.
Identification TipsLook for the mottled brown and grey forewings with distinct dark streaking and the characteristic shapes of the reniform and orbicular stigmata, which help differentiate it from similar Apamea species.
Description
This medium-sized moth has cryptically patterned forewings in shades of brown and grey, featuring prominent dark lines and stigmata that aid in camouflage.
