Coronet
Craniophora ligustri
The moth gets its common name, 'Coronet', from the distinct crown-like white markings on its forewings.
- Scientific name
- Craniophora ligustri
- Taxonomy
- Animalia › Arthropoda › Insecta › Lepidoptera › Noctuidae › Craniophora
- IUCN Red List status
- Least Concern
- Population trend
- stable
- Biome
- forest
- Habitat
- Deciduous woodlands, gardens, hedgerows, and scrublands.
- Diet
- Adults feed on floral nectar; caterpillars feed on the leaves of privet, ash, and lilac.
- Range
- Europe, Northern Asia, Japan
- Size
- Wingspan of 35-40 mm
- Lifespan
- 9-12 months (adults live 2-3 weeks)
- Active
- nocturnal
- Threats
- Habitat fragmentation, pesticide use, and light pollution.
- Safe to approach?
- Harmless. You can safely observe this moth from any distance. If it lands on you, gently let it crawl onto a leaf or finger. It does not bite, sting, or possess irritating hairs.
Craniophora ligustri , the coronet , is a moth of the family Noctuidae. It is found in Europe, through the Palearctic to Japan.
Photo: Gilles San Martin, CC-BY-SA, via iNaturalist
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