Scythris scopolella
Common NameScythris scopolella
Scientific NameScythris scopolella
FamilyScythrididae
SubfamilyScythridinae
Wingspan (mm)10
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsdark brown, white
HabitatDry grasslands, heathlands, rocky areas
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host PlantsHelianthemum, Thymus
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed externally on low-growing host plants, often spinning silk webs. Pupation occurs in a cocoon, typically near the ground.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive pattern of white markings on dark forewings, including a central fascia and apical spots. Its small size and slender body are also characteristic.
Description
A small, slender moth with dark brown to black forewings featuring prominent white spots and bands, and long, filiform antennae.
