About Setina roscida (Denis & Schiffermüller), 1776
Setina roscida is a moth species in the family Erebidae. It was first described by Michael Denis and Ignaz Schiffermüller in 1775, with the scientific authority citation written as Setina roscida (Denis & Schiffermüller), 1776. This moth is distributed from western France, across central Europe, to the Volga region and the Altai. Males of this species have a wingspan of 19 to 24 mm, while females have a smaller wingspan ranging from 14 to 20 mm. The species produces two generations each year. Adult moths are active on the wing from April to June, with the second generation active from July to September. The larvae of Setina roscida feed on lichen, and larvae can be found in late summer. This species overwinters in its larval stage, and pupation occurs in spring.
