Seraph Moth
Common NameSeraph Moth
Scientific NameEpirrhoe tristata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsblack, white
HabitatOpen woodlands, heathland, moorland, fens, meadows, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, Asia, North America
Host Plantsbedstraws
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on bedstraws (Galium species). It overwinters as a pupa and typically has two generations per year in many regions.
Identification TipsKey features for identification include the high-contrast black and white banding on the forewings, especially the broad dark central band.
Description
A small moth with striking black and white banded forewings, featuring a broad dark central band bordered by narrower white bands. The hindwings are paler with less distinct markings.
