Cinerous Pearl
Common NameCinerous Pearl
Scientific NamePleuroptya ruralis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)33
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorspale yellow, brown
HabitatWoodlands, gardens, hedgerows, parks
Geographic RangeEurope, Asia, North America
Host PlantsUrtica dioica, Humulus lupulus
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are green and feed on various herbaceous plants, often within a silken web, before pupating in a cocoon among leaf litter.
Identification TipsLook for its characteristic pale, somewhat translucent wings with wavy lines and its typical resting posture with wings held flat.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with pale yellowish-brown wings featuring faint, wavy darker transverse lines and a subtle iridescent sheen.
