Small nocturnal Lepidoptera species belonging to the Noctuidae family, native to Europe, characterized by mottled gray-brown wing coloration providing excellent camouflage.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Found in grasslands, agricultural landscapes, meadows, and woodland edges across temperate European regions, with larvae primarily inhabiting willow and herbaceous plant environments.
Ecological Role
Important herbivorous insect in ecosystem food webs, serving as prey for birds and bats, and contributing to plant population dynamics through larval feeding behaviors.
Morphology
SKIN COATScaled exoskeleton with fine hair-like structures providing thermal regulation
LIMBS WINGSTwo pairs of scaled wings, forewings with intricate mottled gray-brown camouflage patterns
HEAD SENSORYAntennae with sensory receptors, compound eyes, proboscis for nectar feeding
BODY STRUCTURESmall moth with wingspan of 28-35 mm, compact body structure with cryptic coloration
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Donald Hobern from Copenhagen, Denmark
