White Spot
Common NameWhite Spot
Scientific NameHadena confusa
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyHadeninae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsbrown, white, black
HabitatGardens, hedgerows, woodland edges, waste ground, meadows
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia
Host PlantsSilene, Lychnis
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the seeds and developing seed capsules of various campion and catchfly species. They overwinter as pupae in the soil.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the distinctive large white reniform and smaller white orbicular spots on the forewings, contrasted with a complex pattern of brown, black, and white wavy lines.
Description
A medium-sized moth characterized by its mottled brown and white forewings, featuring prominent, black-outlined white kidney-shaped and circular spots, and a furry light brown body.
