Wavy Chestnut Υ Moth
Common NameWavy Chestnut Υ Moth
Scientific NameConistra rubiginea
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyXyleninae
Wingspan (mm)34
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, reddish-brown, yellowish-ochre
HabitatWoodlands, hedgerows, gardens, parks
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia
Host Plantsoak, sallow, hawthorn, blackthorn, fruit trees
Flight PeriodSeptember to April
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on various deciduous trees and shrubs in spring and early summer, pupating in the soil. Adults emerge in autumn, overwinter, and become active again in spring to breed.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive wavy brown patterns, the prominent white Y-shaped or U-shaped mark (reniform stigma) on the forewing, and its flight period spanning autumn and spring.
Description
A medium-sized moth with rich reddish-brown to dark brown forewings, intricately marked with wavy, darker lines and a prominent white reniform stigma.
