Many-spotted Scoparia Moth
Common NameMany-spotted Scoparia Moth
Scientific NameScoparia ambigualis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyScopariinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, white, dark grey
HabitatWoodlands, grasslands, heathland, gardens, often in mossy areas
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia
Host Plantsmosses (e.g., Hypnum cupressiforme, Rhytidiadelphus squarrosus)
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on mosses, typically living in silken tubes at the base of the plants. Pupation occurs in a cocoon within the moss or leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the mottled brown and white forewings with a distinctive dark discal spot, and a wavy subterminal line. It often rests with wings folded flat.
Description
A small, cryptically patterned moth with mottled brown, white, and dark grey forewings, giving it a speckled appearance. It has prominent dark eyes and slender antennae.
