Double-striped Tabby
Common NameDouble-striped Tabby
Scientific NameAnania hortulata
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyPyraustinae
Wingspan (mm)26
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsdark brown, cream, yellow
HabitatGardens, hedgerows, woodland edges, damp grassy areas
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia (e.g., Siberia, Japan)
Host PlantsUrtica dioica, Mentha spp., Stachys spp., Lamium spp.
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are green with a dark head, feeding on the leaves of various herbaceous plants, particularly nettles and mints, before pupating in a cocoon.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its dark brown wings with two distinct, wavy cream-colored stripes and a yellowish outer margin. The overall appearance is quite striking and distinctive among small moths.
Description
A small moth with dark brown forewings marked by two prominent, wavy, creamy-white transverse stripes and a yellow border along the costa and termen.
