Sharp-Tipped Bell Moth
Common NameSharp-Tipped Bell Moth
Scientific NameEucosma metzneriana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyOlethreutinae
Wingspan (mm)19
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorscream, light brown, dark brown, black
HabitatMeadows, grasslands, open woodlands, gardens, heathlands
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia, introduced to North America
Host PlantsAchillea millefolium, Achillea ptarmica
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae bore into the stems and roots of yarrow and related plants. Pupation occurs in the larval feeding site or in the soil.
Identification TipsKey features include the pointed forewing apex, the mottled cream and brown coloration, and a prominent dark costal blotch. Often found near its host plant, yarrow.
Description
A small, cryptically patterned moth with a mix of cream, light brown, and dark brown markings, including a distinctive dark patch on the forewing costa and a somewhat pointed wing apex.
