Hawthorn Moth
Common NameHawthorn Moth
Scientific NameScythris crataegella
FamilyScythrididae
Wingspan (mm)12
Primary Colorswhite, grey, brown
HabitatWoodlands, hedgerows, gardens, areas with hawthorn
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host PlantsCrataegus (hawthorn) species
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the leaves of hawthorn, often creating silk webs. Pupation typically occurs in a cocoon.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, slender body, the distinctive mottled grey and white forewings, and its strong association with hawthorn trees.
Description
A small, slender moth with mottled white, grey, and brown forewings, giving it a speckled or cryptic appearance, and a noticeably fluffy head.
