Mottled Marble
Common NameMottled Marble
Scientific NameCelypha lacunana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyOlethreutinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, cream, dark brown
HabitatGardens, woodlands, hedgerows, meadows, waste ground
Geographic RangeEurope, Asia, North America
Host Plantsnettle, bramble, dandelion, dock, willow, birch
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are polyphagous, feeding on a wide range of herbaceous plants and shrubs, often spinning leaves together. They overwinter as larvae, pupating in a cocoon among plant debris.
Identification TipsRecognizable by its distinctive marbled and mottled forewing pattern, though highly variable. Often has a pale dorsal patch. Can be confused with other *Celypha* species, sometimes requiring close examination for definitive identification.
Description
A small moth with highly variable, mottled forewings featuring a complex pattern of cream, various shades of brown, and dark brown markings, providing excellent camouflage.
