Ground-moss Grey
Common NameGround-moss Grey
Scientific NameScoparia ambigualis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyScopariinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, black, white
HabitatWoodlands, heathland, gardens, often near mossy areas
Geographic RangeEurope
Host Plantsmosses, lichens
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on mosses and lichens, typically pupating in a cocoon among the food plant material.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, distinctive mottled grey and black forewing pattern resembling lichen, and often found in mossy habitats.
Description
A small moth with forewings mottled in shades of grey, black, and white, creating a cryptic, lichen-like appearance, and a relatively robust body.
