Colt's-foot Bell
Common NameColt's-foot Bell
Scientific NamePseudosciaphila branderiana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyTortricinae
Wingspan (mm)16
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, black, white
HabitatWoodlands, fens, and areas with host plants like colt's-foot
Geographic RangeEurope, including the UK, and parts of Asia
Host PlantsTussilago farfara, Petasites hybridus
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the flowers and seeds of colt's-foot and butterbur, pupating within a cocoon.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive pale costal patch on the forewing against a mottled brown and black background, typically found near its host plant, colt's-foot.
Description
A small moth with mottled brown and black forewings, featuring a prominent, irregular white or cream-colored patch along the costa.
