Marbled Button
Common NameMarbled Button
Scientific NameEucosma marmarostoma
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyOlethreutinae
Wingspan (mm)17.5
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, reddish-brown
HabitatDry grasslands, heathlands, sandy areas
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host PlantsArtemisia campestris
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed internally within the roots and stems of its host plant, *Artemisia campestris*. Pupation typically occurs in the host plant or soil.
Identification TipsKey features include its characteristic marbled wing pattern, especially the pale dorsal patch, and its association with Field Wormwood (*Artemisia campestris*).
Description
A small moth with a mottled, marbled pattern of reddish-brown, dark brown, and pale greyish-tan scales, often featuring a distinct pale, V-shaped or triangular patch on the dorsum.
