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The Cutworm Moth (Cerastis faceta) is a species of noctuid moth belonging to the family Noctuidae, first described by German entomologist Georg Friedrich Treitschke in 1835.
Key Characteristics & Biology
Appearance & Flight: Medium-sized (30–32 mm wingspan) with camouflaged gray-brown forewings. Adults fly early in the season, from February to April.
Larval Behavior: Nocturnal feeders on various low-growing plants that hide underground during the day.
Habitat & DistributionThis Mediterranean species is found across North Africa and Southern Europe, including regions such as Spain, Portugal, Italy, and various islands.
