Purple-edged Pearl
Common NamePurple-edged Pearl
Scientific NameAnania coronata
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Primary Colorspale yellow, greenish, purple, reddish-brown
HabitatWoodlands, gardens, hedgerows, scrubland
Geographic RangeEurope, Asia, North America
Host PlantsSambucus, Lonicera, Ligustrum, Fraxinus, Cornus
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the leaves of various woody plants, often spinning leaves together. Pupation occurs in a cocoon, typically on or near the host plant.
Identification TipsDistinguished by the striking reddish-purple border on its otherwise pale, somewhat translucent wings. The irregular, wavy nature of the border is a key feature.
Description
A small moth characterized by its translucent pale yellowish-green wings, prominently edged with an irregular, wavy reddish-purple band, and a reddish-purple head and thorax.
