The Snout
Common NameThe Snout
Scientific NameHypena proboscidalis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyHypeninae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, dark brown
HabitatWoodlands, gardens, hedgerows, damp areas
Geographic RangeEurope, Asia, North America (introduced)
Host PlantsUrtica dioica (stinging nettle)
Flight PeriodMay to October (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on nettle leaves, pupating in a cocoon among the leaves. Typically has two or three generations per year.
Identification TipsLook for the prominent 'snout' formed by the labial palps. The forewings are generally mottled brown with faint darker cross-lines and a small discal spot.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled brown and tan forewings, characterized by its distinctive long, forward-projecting labial palps that resemble a snout.
