The Ococnemidinae are a subfamily of the Owlet Moths (Noctuidae). Unlike most members of the family, the species within this subfamily mainly fly during the day. They are small, dark-colored macro moths, but the tops of the wings are generally white with black colored stripes.
Genus: Calophalia
Toadflax Brocade – 2021 (NL)
(NCBI-index: 214073)
The Toadflax Brocade (Calophasia lunula) has an upright, hairy neck collar. Most striking are the white owl spots on the relatively broad grey-brown forewing. The small oval mark is in the dark marking in the centre of the wing, and the kidney mark is visible as a crescent-shaped spot in the broad light outer transverse line. Also striking is the white dart mark halfway through the inner transverse line. There are thick black stripes in the marginal area, and the fringes are checkered. The flight period spans two generations, from May to the end of August, and the wingspan ranges from 26 to 32 mm. Host plant: Toadflax. Dutch name: Vlasbekuiltje. Frisian name: –
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