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Green-brindled Crescent

Green-brindled Crescent

Allophyes oxyacanthae

A nocturnal moth species belonging to the Noctuidae family, native to Europe, characterized by distinctive green-mottled wing patterns.

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Green-brindled Crescent
Green-brindled Crescent
Green-brindled Crescent
Green-brindled Crescent
Green-brindled Crescent
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Ecology & Habitat

Habitat

Deciduous and mixed woodlands, forest edges, gardens, and rural landscapes across temperate European regions, predominantly found at elevations between 0-1,000 meters.

Ecological Role

Important pollinator and prey species in woodland ecosystems, contributing to food chains and serving as bioindicators of ecosystem health.

Morphology

  • SKIN COAT Scaled wing surface with dense, overlapping lepidopteran scales in green, grey, and brown hues
  • LIMBS WINGS Two pairs of wings with intricate green and grey brindled camouflage pattern, providing excellent concealment against bark and foliage
  • HEAD SENSORY Compound eyes, short antennae, typical lepidopteran sensory apparatus for navigation and environmental detection
  • BODY STRUCTURE Medium-sized moth with wingspan of 38-45 mm, robust thorax, and triangular wing configuration
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Donald Hobern
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