Not an English moth, but an inhabitant of South
Europe, North Africa, and Asia. It measures in expanse
about one inch. The fore-wings are brown, varied with
pale yellow and black markings. The hind-wings are
grey, shading lighter at the base. It makes its appearance
in the spring, and is very commonly found in
dwelling-houses or surrounding out-houses in the evening.
The larva is green, with a white stripe on the sides.