A nocturnal moth species belonging to the family Noctuidae, characterized by muted brown and grey coloration with distinctive square-shaped markings on its wings.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Found across temperate regions of Europe, preferring woodland edges, grasslands, gardens, and meadow landscapes with diverse herbaceous vegetation
Ecological Role
Important pollinator and prey species within temperate ecosystems, contributing to food web dynamics and supporting insectivorous predators
Morphology
SKIN COATScales covering body and wings, providing thermal regulation and camouflage
LIMBS WINGSForewings with complex brown and grey camouflage pattern, squared markings characteristic of species, hindwings lighter in coloration
HEAD SENSORYLarge compound eyes, short antennae, typical lepidopteran proboscis for nectar feeding
BODY STRUCTUREMedium-sized moth with wingspan of 32-40 mm, compact thorax and abdomen, wing length approximately 16-20 mm
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Ben Sale from UK
