Measured Pearl
Common NameMeasured Pearl
Scientific NameMecyna asiaticalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)24
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsyellowish-brown, dark brown, cream
HabitatDry grasslands, steppes, rocky slopes
Geographic RangeCentral Asia, Eastern Europe, Turkey
Host PlantsEchium, Onosma
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis, with larvae feeding on host plants from the Boraginaceae family before pupating into the adult moth.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive mottled pattern of irregular pale spots on a yellowish-brown background on the forewings, and its relatively small size.
Description
A small moth characterized by its yellowish-brown forewings heavily marked with irregular, pale cream to white spots, often outlined in dark brown, creating a mottled appearance.
