Black-spotted Schrankia
Common NameBlack-spotted Schrankia
Scientific NameSchrankia costaestrigalis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyHypeninae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, black
HabitatWoodlands, heathland, gardens, damp areas
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia
Host Plantsheather, mosses, dead leaves, various low-growing plants
Flight PeriodMay to October (bivoltine)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are polyphagous, feeding on various low-growing plants, mosses, and sometimes dead leaves. They pupate in a cocoon among leaf litter or moss.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the prominent snout-like labial palps, and the characteristic black streak or spot on the forewing, often accompanied by a wavy subterminal line. The overall cryptic grey-brown coloration helps it blend into its environment.
Description
A small, slender moth with mottled grey-brown forewings featuring a distinctive black streak or spot near the costa and a wavy subterminal line. It has prominent, forward-pointing labial palps, giving it a 'snout' appearance.
