A nocturnal moth species belonging to the Noctuidae family, characterized by its brown and gray camouflage coloration and small to medium body size.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Widespread across temperate grasslands, agricultural landscapes, and meadow ecosystems in Europe, particularly prevalent in regions with grassy vegetation
Ecological Role
Important agricultural pest species that can cause significant damage to crop seedlings through larval feeding behaviors, serving as a critical component in grassland food webs
Morphology
SKIN COATScaled exoskeleton typical of moth species, providing protection and thermal regulation
LIMBS WINGSTwo pairs of scaled wings, forewings larger and more prominently patterned, hindwings smaller and lighter in color
HEAD SENSORYCompound eyes, antennae for chemical and environmental sensing, typical lepidopteran mouthparts
BODY STRUCTURESmall moth with wingspan of 30-40 mm, predominantly brown and gray coloration providing excellent camouflage against bark and vegetation
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Ben Sale from UK
