Double-striped Scoparia Moth
Common NameDouble-striped Scoparia Moth
Scientific NameScoparia biplagialis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyScopariinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, white, black
HabitatWoodlands, grasslands, damp areas, gardens
Geographic RangeNorth America (eastern US and Canada), Europe, Asia
Host Plantsmosses, lichens
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically found feeding on mosses and lichens, often in damp environments.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the mottled grey-brown forewings with a prominent dark transverse band or streak, and the distinctive, upturned labial palps.
Description
A small, cryptically colored moth with mottled grey, brown, and white forewings, often featuring a distinct dark streak or band across the wing. It has prominent, upturned labial palps.
