Scotia Owlet
Common NameScotia Owlet
Scientific NameLamprothripa scotia
FamilyNolidae
SubfamilyNolinae
Wingspan (mm)22.5
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, green
HabitatTemperate forests, woodlands, and areas with host trees
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia (e.g., UK, Central Europe, Russia, Japan)
Host PlantsQuercus, Betula, Corylus, Salix
Flight PeriodJune to August
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the leaves of various deciduous trees and shrubs. Pupation occurs in a cocoon, typically on the host plant or in leaf litter, with the species overwintering as a pupa.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive mottled forewing pattern with its metallic greenish-grey sheen, especially along the costa and termen, combined with its relatively small size and typical 'owlet' moth shape.
Description
A small moth with cryptically patterned forewings, displaying a mix of brown, grey, and metallic greenish scales, often with subtle darker transverse lines and spots. The hindwings are generally paler grey-brown.
