Bladder Campion Moth
Common NameBladder Campion Moth
Scientific NamePerizoma costiguttata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, white, black
HabitatMeadows, open woodlands, hedgerows, gardens, and areas with host plants
Geographic RangeEurope
Host PlantsSilene vulgaris, Silene dioica, Silene latifolia
Flight PeriodMay to June, August to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the seeds within the developing seed capsules of various Silene species. Pupation occurs in the soil.
Identification TipsCharacterized by its mottled grey and white forewings with distinct dark brown or black costal spots and a central discal spot. The overall pattern provides excellent camouflage.
Description
A small, cryptically patterned moth with a whitish-grey ground color heavily mottled with darker grey and black scales, featuring prominent dark patches along the costa and a discal spot.
