Buttoned Snout
Common NameButtoned Snout
Scientific NameHypena rostralis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyHypeninae
Wingspan (mm)33
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, purplish-brown
HabitatWoodlands, hedgerows, gardens, areas with host plants
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia; introduced to North America
Host PlantsHumulus lupulus, Urtica dioica
Flight PeriodMay to June, August to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThis species overwinters as an adult moth. The larvae feed on hops and nettles, and pupation occurs in a cocoon.
Identification TipsThe most distinctive feature for identification is the long, upturned 'snout' formed by the labial palps. The forewing pattern, with its mottled brown coloration and a darker median band, also aids in distinguishing it.
Description
A medium-sized moth characterized by its prominent, upturned labial palps forming a 'snout'. Its forewings are mottled brown and grey, often with a darker purplish-brown median band and a pale, wavy subterminal line.
