Pied Grey
Common NamePied Grey
Scientific NameScoparia ambigualis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyScopariinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorsgrey, white, dark brown
HabitatDamp woodlands, gardens, heathland, often near mossy areas
Geographic RangeEurope, including British Isles, parts of Asia
Host Plantsmosses, lichens
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on mosses and lichens, living in silken tubes among the plant material. Pupation occurs in a cocoon within the moss.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive mottled grey and dark brown forewing pattern, relatively small size, and prominent upward-pointing labial palps. Can be distinguished from similar *Scoparia* species by specific wing markings.
Description
A small moth characterized by its mottled forewings, featuring a cryptic pattern of dark brown and white-grey patches, often with a distinct dark mark near the costa.
