Pied Shawl Moth
Common NamePied Shawl Moth
Scientific NameEuclidia mi
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Primary Colorsblack, white, dark brown
HabitatMeadows, grasslands, heathland, woodland clearings
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, temperate Asia to Japan
Host Plantsclovers, vetches, trefoils, lucerne
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are green or brown, feeding on herbaceous plants. They pupate in a cocoon on the ground or in leaf litter, overwintering as a pupa.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive dark forewings with bold, wavy white lines, often forming a 'mi' shape. The dark hindwings with a single white median band are also characteristic.
Description
A medium-sized moth with dark, almost black, forewings marked with prominent, wavy white bands and a white fringe. The hindwings are dark with a single white median band.
