Bronzy Owlet
Common NameBronzy Owlet
Scientific NameEudonia bronzalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyScopariinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbronze, brown, dark brown
HabitatOpen woodlands, heathlands, grasslands, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host Plantsmosses, lichens
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on mosses and lichens, often found at the base of trees or on walls. They overwinter as larvae and pupate in a silken cocoon.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, generally plain bronzy-brown forewings with often indistinct markings, and typical tent-like resting posture. Genitalia examination may be required for definitive identification from similar species.
Description
A small, slender moth with a bronzy-brown forewing color, often appearing somewhat metallic. The wings are typically held tent-like over the body at rest, and may show faint darker lines or spots.
