Least Scoparia
Common NameLeast Scoparia
Scientific NameScoparia minusculalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyScopariinae
Wingspan (mm)12
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, black, white
HabitatDamp woodlands, heathlands, gardens, walls, rocky areas
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia, North America
Host Plantsmosses, lichens
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on mosses and lichens, typically living in silken tubes among their food source. Pupation occurs in a cocoon.
Identification TipsLook for its small size and the characteristic mottled forewing pattern, which includes a noticeable dark central band and wavy lines. It is often found in areas rich in mosses and lichens.
Description
A small moth with mottled forewings, displaying a cryptic pattern of dark brown, black, and creamy-white scales, often with a distinct darker central band. The hindwings are generally paler.
