Fenland Pearl
Common NameFenland Pearl
Scientific NameAnania perlucidalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyPyraustinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Primary Colorscream, pale brown, dark brown
HabitatFens, marshes, damp meadows, riverbanks
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host PlantsCirsium, Mentha, Stachys, Urtica
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on various herbaceous plants, overwinter as larvae, and pupate in spring. Adults emerge in late spring/early summer.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, pale ground color with distinctive dark mottling and wavy lines, and its preference for damp, fenland habitats.
Description
A small, pale moth with creamy-white to pale brown wings heavily mottled and speckled with darker brown, often showing faint wavy lines.
