Beautiful marbled
Common NameBeautiful marbled
Scientific NameCelypha lacunana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyOlethreutinae
Wingspan (mm)19
Primary Colorsyellow, pink, white
HabitatGardens, woodlands, hedgerows, meadows, disturbed ground
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, Asia, introduced to North America
Host PlantsUrtica dioica, Rumex, Epilobium, Rubus idaeus, Fragaria
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are polyphagous, feeding on leaves of various herbaceous plants, often spinning them together. Pupation occurs in a cocoon among host plant debris, with two to three generations per year.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive yellow and pink/purple banding on the forewings, which can vary in intensity but maintain the overall pattern. It is a relatively small moth.
Description
A small moth with forewings displaying a creamy white base, a prominent yellow-ochre band across the middle, and a broad pinkish-purple band on the outer margin, often with darker streaks.
