Large Snout
Common NameLarge Snout
Scientific NameHypena proboscidalis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyHypeninae
Wingspan (mm)33
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, black
HabitatWoodlands, hedgerows, gardens, damp areas, and anywhere nettles grow
Geographic RangeEurope, temperate Asia, and introduced to North America
Host Plantsstinging nettle
Flight PeriodMay to October (often two broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are green with pale lines and feed primarily on nettles. They pupate in a cocoon on the host plant or in leaf litter, with the species overwintering as an adult or pupa.
Identification TipsThe most distinguishing feature is the prominent, forward-projecting labial palps that resemble a snout. The mottled brown forewings with a few dark spots are also characteristic.
Description
A medium-sized, cryptically colored moth with mottled brown and grey forewings, featuring a distinctive long, upturned 'snout' formed by its labial palps.
