None widely recognized
Common NameNone widely recognized
Scientific NameDyscia innocentaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorswhite, grey, brown
HabitatDry grasslands, heathlands, sandy areas
Geographic RangeCentral and Southern Europe, parts of Asia
Host PlantsCalluna vulgaris, Erica species
Flight PeriodJuly to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are 'inchworms' that feed on low-growing plants. Overwinters as an egg.
Identification TipsKey features include its pale coloration, scattered dark speckling, and distinct dark discal spots on all wings. Found in dry, open habitats during late summer.
Description
A small, pale whitish-grey moth with scattered dark speckles across all wings and a prominent dark discal spot on each wing, often with a slightly brownish fringe.
