Angled Gem
Common NameAngled Gem
Scientific NameAnania lancealis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyPyraustinae
Wingspan (mm)27.5
Primary Colorsbrown, reddish-brown
HabitatWoodlands, hedgerows, gardens, damp areas
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia (e.g., UK, Central Europe, Russia, Japan)
Host PlantsStachys, Mentha, Teucrium
Flight PeriodMay to July
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the leaves of host plants, often spinning them together. They overwinter as larvae and pupate in a cocoon among detritus or in the soil.
Identification TipsKey features for identification include the distinctly angled outer margin of the forewing, the mottled brown coloration, and the presence of a dark discal spot and a pale, wavy subterminal line on the forewings.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth characterized by its angled forewings, which are mottled brown with darker cross-lines and a pale subterminal line, providing excellent camouflage.
