Eudonia octophora
Common NameEudonia octophora
Scientific NameEudonia octophora
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyScopariinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, white
HabitatDamp woodlands, heathlands, gardens, areas with mosses
Geographic RangeEurope
Host Plantsmosses
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on mosses, often living in silken tubes within the moss. Pupation occurs in a cocoon among the host plant material.
Identification TipsIdentification often requires close examination of wing markings, particularly the reniform stigma and subterminal line, but can be challenging to distinguish from similar *Eudonia* species without genitalic examination.
Description
A small, cryptically colored moth with mottled brown and grey forewings, often featuring darker lines and a pale subterminal fascia. It typically rests with its wings folded flat over its body, blending in with bark or wood.
