Aporodes floralis
Scientific NameAporodes floralis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, cream, black
HabitatDry grasslands, open woodlands, gardens, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host PlantsPlantago lanceolata, Plantago spp.
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on various plantain species, particularly ribwort plantain (*Plantago lanceolata*). Pupation occurs in a cocoon, often in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the distinctive mottled brown and cream pattern on the forewings, and its relatively prominent labial palps. It can be distinguished from similar Crambidae species by the specific arrangement of its dark markings.
Description
A small moth with mottled brown, cream, and dark markings, providing excellent camouflage against bark or dry vegetation. Its forewings have a somewhat triangular shape when at rest.
