Italian Tubic
Common NameItalian Tubic
Scientific NameEsperia sulphurella
FamilyOecophoridae
SubfamilyOecophorinae
Wingspan (mm)14.5
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsorange, brown, cream
HabitatWoodlands, gardens, hedgerows, parks
Geographic RangeWidespread across Europe and parts of Asia
Host Plantsdecaying wood, dead plant matter
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are detritivores, feeding on dead wood or decaying plant material, typically found under bark. Pupation occurs in a silken cocoon.
Identification TipsKey features include the vivid orange-brown forewings with a distinctive broad, creamy-white diagonal band and its small size.
Description
A small moth characterized by its bright orange-brown forewings adorned with a prominent diagonal creamy-white stripe.
