Paignton Snout
Common NamePaignton Snout
Scientific NameHypena proboscidalis
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyHypeninae
Wingspan (mm)33
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, black
HabitatWoodlands, hedgerows, gardens, damp areas where nettles grow
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia, North Africa
Host PlantsUrtica dioica (Stinging Nettle)
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed primarily on Stinging Nettle, pupating in a cocoon on or near the host plant. Typically has two generations per year.
Identification TipsKey features include the prominent 'snout' (labial palpi), the triangular resting posture, and the cryptic mottled brown and tan forewing pattern.
Description
A medium-sized moth with a distinctive long, forward-pointing 'snout' formed by its labial palpi, and mottled brown and tan forewings that give it a triangular appearance at rest.
