Orange Peel Moth
Common NameOrange Peel Moth
Scientific NameEudonia truncicolella
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyScopariinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, dark brown
HabitatWoodlands, heathland, gardens, and areas with mosses and lichens
Geographic RangeEurope, extending into parts of Asia
Host Plantsmosses, lichens
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae feed on mosses and lichens, typically overwintering before pupating. Adults emerge in spring and summer, often having two generations per year.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its mottled brown and grey forewings with prominent dark discal spots and a characteristic wavy subterminal line, often found resting on tree trunks or walls.
Description
A small, cryptically colored moth with mottled brown and grey forewings, featuring distinct dark discal spots and wavy transverse lines.
