Hop Vine Snout
Common NameHop Vine Snout
Scientific NameHypena rostralis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyHypeninae
Wingspan (mm)32
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, cream
HabitatWoodlands, gardens, hedgerows, disturbed areas, and anywhere its host plants grow.
Geographic RangeEurope, temperate Asia
Host PlantsHumulus lupulus, Urtica dioica
Flight PeriodMay to June, August to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically green with faint stripes and feed on the leaves of hop and nettle before pupating.
Identification TipsThe most striking identification feature is the prominent 'snout' formed by the elongated labial palps. The cryptic brown and grey forewings with a distinct dark V-mark are also key features.
Description
A medium-sized moth characterized by its distinctive long, upturned snout formed by its labial palps. Its forewings are mottled in shades of brown, grey, and cream, often featuring a prominent dark V-shaped mark and wavy cross-lines, providing excellent camouflage.
