Polymixis dubia (described by Duponchel in 1836) is a species of noctuid moth belonging to the family Noctuidae and subfamily Xyleninae (often grouped under cutworms and dart moths).
Key Characteristics & Biology
• Wingspan: Roughly 37 mm.
• Appearance: Features light and dark grey tones mixed with whitish or straw-colored areas. Dark grey shades typically concentrate across the middle section of the forewings, while the margins appear lighter.
• Larvae (Caterpillars): Polyphagous (feeding on a variety of low plants and shrubs), with a strong preference for rockroses (Cistus species).
Distribution & Habitat
• Range: An atlanto-Mediterranean distribution. It is found in Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, and Switzerland (reaching its northern limit in the Rhône Valley in Switzerland).
• In Spain: Recorded in various mountainous and regional zones (such as Cuenca, Teruel/Albarracín, and Almería).
• Flight Period: Adults are typically active in late summer and autumn (such as August through October).
