Gray-edged Snout
Common NameGray-edged Snout
Scientific NameHypena rostralis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyHypeninae
Wingspan (mm)32
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, reddish-brown
HabitatWoodlands, hedgerows, gardens, and areas where hops grow
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia, and introduced to North America
Host PlantsHumulus lupulus (Hops)
Flight PeriodMay to July and August to October (bivoltine)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are green with pale lines and feed primarily on the leaves of hops. They pupate in a cocoon spun among the host plant's leaves.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the long, upturned labial palps that give it a 'snout' appearance, and the broad, wavy grey band on the outer edge of the forewings.
Description
A medium-sized moth characterized by its prominent, upturned labial palps forming a 'snout'. Its forewings are reddish-brown to dark brown, featuring a distinct broad, wavy grey band along the outer margin.
