Mustard Droplet
Common NameMustard Droplet
Scientific NameEudonia truncicolella
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyScopariinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorswhite, brown, orange
HabitatWoodlands, heathland, gardens, areas with mosses and lichens
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host Plantsmosses, lichens
Flight PeriodMay to September
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on mosses and lichens, often overwintering. Pupation occurs in a cocoon among the food plant material.
Identification TipsLook for its distinctive mottled, lichen-like pattern of white, brown, and mustard-yellow. It is often found resting on tree trunks, walls, or rocks where its camouflage is effective.
Description
A small moth with a highly cryptic wing pattern, featuring mottled patches of white, various shades of brown, and yellowish-orange, providing excellent camouflage against lichen-covered surfaces.
