Dingy Knot-horn
Common NameDingy Knot-horn
Scientific NamePhycita roborella
FamilyPyralidae
SubfamilyPhycitinae
Wingspan (mm)24
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, reddish-brown
HabitatWoodlands, parks, gardens, hedgerows
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host Plantsoak, birch, hazel, willow
Flight PeriodJune to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the leaves of oak and other deciduous trees, often creating silken tubes or webs. The species typically overwinters as a larva.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive upturned labial palps forming a 'snout', the relatively plain but often reddish-brown forewings, and its presence in areas with oak trees.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with narrow, somewhat pointed forewings that are typically reddish-brown or greyish-brown, often with subtle darker markings. It features prominent, upturned labial palps that give it a distinctive 'snout' appearance.
