Marbled Knot-horn
Common NameMarbled Knot-horn
Scientific NameAcrobasis advenella
FamilyPyralidae
SubfamilyPhycitinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, reddish-brown, white
HabitatWoodlands, gardens, hedgerows, scrubland
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host Plantshawthorn, rowan, apple, pear, plum
Flight PeriodJune to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the leaves and fruits of various Rosaceae trees and shrubs, often creating silken webs. Pupation occurs in a cocoon.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive pale, often reddish-tinged, transverse band on the forewing, which contrasts with the mottled brown and grey background. The moth typically rests with its wings held in a roof-like fashion.
Description
A small moth with mottled brown and grey forewings, characterized by a prominent pale, often reddish-tinged, transverse band that separates the darker basal area from the lighter outer wing.
