description Dotted Chestnut Moth Overview
Conistra rubiginea, commonly called the Dotted Chestnut, is a moth of the family Noctuidae described in 1775 and distributed in Europe. It has reddish or fulvous-brown forewings marked by dark spots and is associated with woodland and heathland. In Britain it is mainly a local species of southern and southeastern England, with adults flying in autumn, overwintering, and appearing again in early spring.
help Dotted Chestnut Moth FAQ
What is the scientific name of the Dotted Chestnut moth?
The Dotted Chestnut is Conistra rubiginea, a noctuid moth described by Denis and Schiffermuller in 1775. Adults have reddish or fulvous-brown forewings with darker markings.
When does the Dotted Chestnut moth fly?
It is mainly recorded from October and November, then overwinters and appears again in early spring. UK records are especially concentrated from February through May, so a spring sighting is not unusual.
Where can I find Conistra rubiginea?
The species is associated with woodland and heathland and is distributed across Europe. In Britain it is local, with many records in southern and southeastern England.
How large is a Dotted Chestnut moth?
The reported wingspan is about 30 to 35 mm, which is a useful field clue when combined with the reddish-brown wings and dark spotting. [UKMoths gives the identification and flight details](https://www.ukmoths.org.uk/species/conistra-rubiginea/adult-2/), but a photograph or specimen should be compared with similar Conistra species.
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