Nodaria nodosalis
Common NameNodaria nodosalis
Scientific NameNodaria nodosalis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyHypeninae
Wingspan (mm)24
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsdark brown, grey
HabitatWoodlands, gardens, parks, areas with leaf litter
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host Plantsdead leaves, detritus, mosses
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on dead leaves, detritus, or mosses, typically pupating in a cocoon among the host material.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, cryptic dark coloration, prominent upturned labial palps, and subtle wing markings.
Description
A small, dark brown or greyish-brown moth with a triangular resting posture, featuring faint darker lines and a mottled appearance on its forewings.
