Black-veined Moth
Common NameBlack-veined Moth
Scientific NameSiona lineata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)38
Primary Colorscream, white
HabitatOpen grasslands, chalk downland, meadows, woodland edges
Geographic RangeEurope, extending eastwards through Russia to Siberia and Mongolia
Host Plantsvarious grasses, clover, other herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are green with white stripes, feeding on grasses and herbaceous plants. They overwinter as small larvae, pupating in a cocoon near the ground.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its uniform pale, almost white coloration and prominent dark veins across all four wings. It is a day-flying moth often found in grassy habitats.
Description
A medium-sized moth with creamy white to pale yellow wings, distinctly marked by darker, prominent veins. Its body is also pale and somewhat furry.
