Eudonia asterisca
Common NameEudonia asterisca
Scientific NameEudonia asterisca
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyScopariinae
Wingspan (mm)13
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, white
HabitatRocky areas, mossy walls, mountainous regions
Geographic RangeCentral and Southern Europe, parts of Asia
Host Plantsmosses (e.g., Grimmia, Rhacomitrium)
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on mosses and lichens, typically found in damp, rocky environments. Pupation likely occurs in a cocoon near the food source.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the mottled brown forewings with a prominent dark subterminal line and checkered termen, along with the contrasting pale hindwings. Its small size and typical habitat are also indicative.
Description
A small moth with mottled brown forewings featuring darker markings and a distinct dark subterminal line, contrasting with paler, grayish-white hindwings.
