Garden Cosmet
Common NameGarden Cosmet
Scientific NameBlastodacna atra
FamilyBlastodacnidae
Wingspan (mm)11.5
Primary Colorsdark brown, black, white
HabitatOrchards, gardens, hedgerows, woodlands
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia, introduced to North America
Host Plantsapple, hawthorn, pear, rowan
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae bore into the shoots of apple, hawthorn, and other Rosaceae plants, causing damage; they overwinter as larvae within the shoots.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, dark mottled forewings with a prominent white transverse band, and its association with apple or hawthorn trees.
Description
A small, slender moth with dark brown to black forewings mottled with white scales, featuring a distinct white band across the middle and white markings towards the apex.
