Eudonia sudetica
Common NameEudonia sudetica
Scientific NameEudonia sudetica
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyScopariinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorswhite, dark brown, black
HabitatWoodlands, heathlands, moorlands, gardens, often on walls or rocks with mosses
Geographic RangeEurope, including the British Isles, and parts of Asia
Host Plantsmosses, lichens
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on mosses and lichens, often living in silken tubes. They overwinter as larvae and pupate in a cocoon.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the distinctive mottled forewing pattern with a prominent white subterminal line, and dark markings. Definitive identification often requires examination of genitalia due to similarity with other *Eudonia* species.
Description
A small moth with mottled forewings, displaying a cryptic pattern of white and dark brown to black scales, providing excellent camouflage against bark or mossy surfaces.
