Yellow-reniform Rustic
Common NameYellow-reniform Rustic
Scientific NameCaradrina flavirena
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyNoctuinae
Wingspan (mm)31
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey
HabitatWoodlands, gardens, hedgerows, open country
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia (Palearctic region)
Host PlantsPlantago, Taraxacum, Rumex, Stellaria
Flight PeriodMay to July, August to October (bivoltine)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are polyphagous, feeding on various low-growing herbaceous plants. The species typically overwinters as a pupa in the soil.
Identification TipsLook for the overall dull, mottled brown and grey appearance. The key feature is often the pale or yellowish reniform stigma, though its prominence can vary.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled brown and grey forewings, providing excellent camouflage against tree bark. It typically features a pale or yellowish kidney-shaped (reniform) stigma.
