Fulvous Pearl
Common NameFulvous Pearl
Scientific NameAnania fulvalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyPyraustinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Primary Colorsbrown, tan
HabitatMeadows, grasslands, gardens, woodland edges
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia
Host PlantsUrtica dioica, Mentha, Origanum vulgare
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on various herbaceous plants, often nettles or mints, before pupating. The species is typically univoltine or bivoltine depending on the region.
Identification TipsLook for its fulvous (tawny-brown) coloration, the pointed snout-like labial palps, and the characteristic wavy transverse lines and small dark discal spots on the forewings.
Description
A small, light brown moth with a distinctive pointed head and antennae, featuring faint darker wavy lines and small discal spots across its forewings.
