Marsh Grey
Common NameMarsh Grey
Scientific NameEudonia pallida
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyScopariinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, white
HabitatMarshes, fens, damp grasslands, near water
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host Plantsmosses, lichens
Flight PeriodJune to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on mosses and lichens, typically overwintering as larvae before pupating.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its generally pale, uniform greyish-brown coloration and subtle streaking. The prominent, forward-projecting labial palps are a key feature for identifying it as a snout moth (Crambidae).
Description
A small, pale greyish-brown moth with a slender body and prominent labial palps. Its forewings are subtly streaked with darker lines and have a distinctly fringed margin.
