Brindled Green
Dryobotodes eremita
This record describes Dryobotodes eremita (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | Wingspan 32-39 mm. Quite variable. |
| Forewing | Forewing is usually greenish or greyish and has a small pale blotch in the centre. The single generation flies in August and September, when it is readily attracted to light. The larvae feed on Oak, initially on the buds and later on the leaves Occurring reasonably commonly in England and Wales, more locally in Scotland and Ireland. In a recent survey to determine the status of all macro moths in Britain this species was classified as common. |
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera
- Family
- Noctuidae
- Genus
- Dryobotodes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Frequents woodland and parkland.
Seasonal Activity
The single generation flies in August and September, when it is readily attracted to light.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
The larvae feed on Oak, initially on the buds and later on the leaves
Additional species information
Recorded status
Occurring reasonably commonly in England and Wales, more locally in Scotland and Ireland. In a recent survey to determine the status of all macro moths in Britain this species was classified as common.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Dryobotodes eremita. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Lepidoptera includes approximately 180,000 described species of butterflies and moths. Moths outnumber butterflies roughly 10:1. The monarch butterfly's eastern population has declined by more than 80% since the mid-1990s, and the western population by over 95% since the 1980s. The IUCN lists the migratory monarch as Vulnerable.
Ecological role of the group
Butterflies and moths are essential indicators of ecosystem health. As caterpillars, they are a primary food source for birds - a single nest of blue tit chicks requires ~10,000 caterpillars. Adult moths pollinate many night-blooming plants.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Lepidoptera are critical pollinators. In Europe, grassland butterfly species have declined by almost 50% since the early 1990s. In the UK, three-quarters of butterflies are in decline. In the U.S., five butterfly species have gone extinct since 1950, with 29 listed as endangered.
Recorded sources for this group: IUCN Red List, Xerces Society, USFWS, PNAS, WWF. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Brindled Green (10)
Frequently Asked Questions About Brindled Green
What is Brindled Green?
Brindled Green (Dryobotodes eremita) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
Where is Brindled Green found?
Habitat: Frequents woodland and parkland.
When is Brindled Green active?
Brindled Green: seasonal activity - The single generation flies in August and September, when it is readily attracted to light..
What is the life cycle of a Brindled Green?
The larvae feed on Oak, initially on the buds and later on the leaves