Dew Moth
Common NameDew Moth
Scientific NameSetina irrorella
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)26
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsyellow, orange, black
HabitatDry grasslands, chalk downland, heathland, rocky areas, open woodlands
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host Plantslichens, algae
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are dark with yellow markings and feed on lichens and algae, overwintering as larvae before pupating in a cocoon near the ground.
Identification TipsLook for its small size, slender body, and distinct yellowish-orange forewings with multiple rows of small black spots; hindwings are plain yellow.
Description
A small, slender-bodied moth with yellowish-orange forewings adorned with several rows of small black spots, and plain yellow hindwings.
