Cornifrons ulceratalis
Scientific NameCornifrons ulceratalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyEvergestinae
Wingspan (mm)15
Primary Colorslight brown, dark brown, cream
HabitatDry, open habitats, rocky areas, grasslands
Geographic RangeSouthern Europe, North Africa, Middle East, Central Asia
Host PlantsHelianthemum species
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are caterpillars that feed on rock-rose (Helianthemum) plants before pupating and emerging as adults.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, the specific mottled brown wing pattern, and its association with dry, rocky habitats where its host plant, Helianthemum, grows.
Description
A small, slender moth with forewings mottled in shades of light and dark brown, featuring a somewhat pointed apex and a cryptic pattern.
