black-spot flat-body
Common Nameblack-spot flat-body
Scientific NameAgonopterix ocellana
FamilyDepressariidae
SubfamilyDepressariinae
Wingspan (mm)19
Primary Colorsbeige, brown, black
HabitatWoodlands, hedgerows, gardens, scrubland
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia, North America (introduced)
Host PlantsHawthorn, Blackthorn, Apple, Rowan, Cherry
Flight PeriodAugust to May (overwintering adults)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the leaves of various Rosaceae, often spinning them together. Pupation occurs in a cocoon, and adults emerge in late summer, overwintering to lay eggs in spring.
Identification TipsKey features include the two distinct black spots on the forewings, the mottled beige and brown coloration, and the characteristic flattened resting posture.
Description
A small, cryptically colored moth with mottled beige and light brown forewings, each featuring two prominent black spots. Its body is flattened, allowing it to rest inconspicuously.
