Passenger Moth
Scientific Name: Dysgonia algira
Order & Family: Lepidoptera, Erebidae
Size: Wingspan of 30 to 45 mm
Natural Habitat
Parks, gardens, and woodlands throughout Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.
Diet & Feeding
Adults feed on flower nectar and juices of fallen fruit; larvae feed on Rubus (blackberry) and Salix (willow).
Behavior Patterns
Adults are nocturnal and attracted to light; they typically fly from May to September in two generations.
Risks & Benefits
Provides ecosystem benefits as a pollinator for various plants and as a food source for bats and birds.
Identified on: 5/4/2026