Pretty Marbled
Common NamePretty Marbled
Scientific NameEudonia mercurella
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyScopariinae
Wingspan (mm)17.5
Primary Colorsdark brown, cream, yellowish-brown
HabitatWoodlands, heathland, gardens, damp areas with mosses and lichens
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host Plantsmosses, lichens
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on mosses and lichens, often overwintering before pupating in a cocoon among their food source.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its intricate marbled forewing pattern, particularly the prominent cream and yellowish-brown markings contrasting with dark brown, and its small size.
Description
A small moth with forewings featuring a complex marbled pattern of dark brown, cream, and yellowish-brown patches, providing excellent camouflage against bark or dead leaves.
