Noctuidae

73.227 Sombre Brocade Dryobotodes tenebrosa (Esper, 1789)

Immigrant / Recent Colonist South Coast and Channel Islands

Similar species: The brown form of Brindled Green Dryobotodes eremita has a shorter dark basal streak and smaller orange area to the outer side of the kidney mark. Also a paler irregular outer band across the wing.

Forewing: 14 to 18mm

Habitats: Oak woodland and scrub oak woodland.

Habits: The moth comes to light.

Foodplant: The larva feeds on Evergreen Oak. In the Mediterranean region it also feeds on Kermes Oak. It pupates in a cocoon under the soil.