Punctate-costal Endotricha
Common NamePunctate-costal Endotricha
Scientific NameEndotricha puncticostalis
FamilyPyralidae
SubfamilyPyralinae
Wingspan (mm)17
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsbrown, reddish-brown, cream, black
HabitatWoodlands, heathlands, gardens, and areas with low-growing vegetation
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host PlantsRubus, Vaccinium, Calluna
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on various low-growing plants, including bramble and heather, before pupating. The species typically has two generations per year.
Identification TipsKey features include the reddish-brown mottled forewings with a prominent pale, often cream, transverse band and its small size. The costa often shows subtle dark punctations.
Description
A small moth with mottled reddish-brown and dark brown forewings, featuring a distinct pale, often cream-colored, transverse band across the middle, bordered by darker lines.
