Filigreed Moth
Common NameFiligreed Moth
Scientific NameEthmia bipunctella
FamilyDepressariidae
SubfamilyEthmiinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorswhite, black
HabitatOpen woodlands, gardens, hedgerows
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia, introduced to North America
Host PlantsViper's Bugloss, Comfrey
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on plants in the Boraginaceae family, such as Viper's Bugloss and Comfrey. Pupation typically occurs in a cocoon.
Identification TipsIdentify by the distinctive black and white filigreed pattern on the forewings and its relatively small size. Often found in areas with its host plants.
Description
A small moth characterized by its intricate black and white forewings, which display a complex, filigreed pattern of spots and streaks.
