Dimorphic Gray
Common NameDimorphic Gray
Scientific NameEudonia truncicolella
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyScopariinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, cream, black
HabitatDamp woodlands, heathland, moorland, gardens, often near mosses and lichens
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host Plantsmosses, lichens
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on mosses and lichens, typically overwintering as larvae. Pupation occurs in a cocoon among the food plant.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its mottled grey-brown forewings with prominent dark discal spots and a wavy subterminal line. Often found in damp, mossy environments.
Description
A small, cryptically patterned moth with mottled grey, brown, and cream forewings, featuring distinct dark spots and wavy transverse lines.
