Spotted-seal enolmis moth
Common NameSpotted-seal enolmis moth
Scientific NameEnolmis jubata
FamilyScythrididae
SubfamilyScythridinae
Wingspan (mm)11
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorswhite, cream, dark brown, black
HabitatDry, rocky areas, often calcareous grasslands or scrubland
Geographic RangeSouthern Europe, North Africa, parts of the Middle East (e.g., Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Greece, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Turkey)
Host PlantsGlobularia alypum, Globularia cordifolia
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae feed on the leaves of various *Globularia* species, typically found in dry, sunny habitats. Pupation occurs in a cocoon, often near the host plant.
Identification TipsKey identification features include its small size, the distinctive high-contrast spotted pattern of dark and light patches on the forewings, and its association with *Globularia* host plants in its range.
Description
A small moth characterized by its forewings, which are strikingly mottled with irregular patches of creamy white and dark brown to black, giving it a spotted appearance.
