Small Marbled
Common NameSmall Marbled
Scientific NameEudonia truncicolella
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyScopariinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorscoppery-brown, cream
HabitatDamp woodlands, heathlands, moorlands, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, including British Isles
Host Plantsmosses, lichens
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae feed on mosses and lichens, typically found on tree trunks and rocks.
Identification TipsKey identification features include its small size, the distinct coppery-brown coloration, and the broad, pale, wavy cross-band on the forewings.
Description
A small moth with coppery-brown forewings featuring a prominent, broad, and slightly wavy cream-colored band across the middle. The head and thorax are also pale.
