Smoky Gesneria
Common NameSmoky Gesneria
Scientific NameEudonia sp.
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyScopariinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, black, white
HabitatForests, grasslands, gardens
Geographic RangeWidespread, Holarctic
Host Plantsmosses, lichens, detritus, herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae typically feed on mosses, lichens, or detritus, often found in damp environments. Pupation occurs in a cocoon.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the mottled grey-brown forewing pattern, and the distinctive prominent labial palps. Often found resting on tree trunks, rocks, or walls.
Description
A small, cryptically colored moth with mottled grey, brown, and black forewings, featuring indistinct patterns and prominent forward-projecting labial palps.
