A nocturnal lepidopteran species belonging to the family Noctuidae, characterized by cryptic brown and gray wing patterns that provide excellent camouflage in grassland and woodland environments.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Temperate grasslands, meadows, agricultural landscapes, and woodland edges across Europe and parts of temperate Asia, typically at elevations between 0-1,500 meters above sea level.
Ecological Role
Important herbivorous insect within grassland ecosystems, serving as prey for birds and bats, and playing a role in nutrient cycling through larval plant consumption.
Morphology
SKIN COATScales covering body and wings, providing thermal regulation and water resistance
LIMBS WINGSMottled brown-gray forewings with intricate camouflage patterns, hindwings lighter in coloration
HEAD SENSORYCompound eyes, short antennae with sensory capabilities for detecting pheromones and environmental cues
BODY STRUCTURESmall moth with wingspan of 30-40 mm, robust thorax, slender abdomen, typically weighing 0.1-0.2 grams
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Ben Sale from UK
