Scoparia exilis
Common NameScoparia exilis
Scientific NameScoparia exilis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyScopariinae
Wingspan (mm)17.5
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, white
HabitatDamp grasslands, heathlands, woodlands, and open areas
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host Plantsmosses
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on mosses, often living subterraneously or amongst the mosses. Pupation occurs in a cocoon.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, slender build, and the distinctive mottled grey-brown forewing pattern with a dark discal spot. Differentiation from similar *Scoparia* species often requires microscopic examination of genitalia.
Description
A small, slender moth with forewings cryptically patterned in mottled shades of grey, brown, and white, often featuring a dark discal spot and faint wavy transverse lines.
