Dark Brown Scoparia Moth
Common NameDark Brown Scoparia Moth
Scientific NameScoparia ambigualis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyScopariinae
Wingspan (mm)19.5
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsdark brown, grey, white
HabitatWoodlands, grasslands, gardens, often near mossy areas
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host Plantsmosses, lichens
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on mosses and lichens, typically in silken tubes. They pupate in a cocoon before emerging as adults.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, mottled dark brown and grey forewings with a distinct pale subterminal line, and a whitish fringe on the hindwings.
Description
A small, cryptically colored moth with mottled dark brown and grey forewings, often featuring a pale subterminal line and a whitish fringe.
