Beautiful Snout
Common NameBeautiful Snout
Scientific NameHypena rostralis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyHypeninae
Wingspan (mm)33
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, tan
HabitatWoodlands, hedgerows, gardens, scrubland
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia
Host PlantsHumulus lupulus (hop), Urtica dioica (stinging nettle)
Flight PeriodMay to July, and August to October (bivoltine)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe species overwinters as an adult moth. Larvae feed on host plants, pupate, and emerge as adults, typically having two generations per year.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the long, forward-pointing 'snout' formed by the labial palps, the triangular wing shape, and the characteristic pale, wavy postmedian and subterminal lines on the forewings.
Description
A small, triangular-winged moth with mottled brown and grey forewings featuring distinctive pale, wavy lines and very prominent, forward-projecting labial palps that give it a 'snout' appearance.
