Thicket Knot-horn
Common NameThicket Knot-horn
Scientific NameAcrobasis advenella
FamilyPyralidae
SubfamilyPhycitinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorsbrown, reddish-brown, white, grey
HabitatWoodlands, hedgerows, gardens, scrubland
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host Plantshawthorn, blackthorn, rowan, apple, pear, cotoneaster
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the leaves and berries of various Rosaceae shrubs and trees, often within a silken tube or web. Pupation occurs in a cocoon, and the species is univoltine.
Identification TipsKey features for identification include the prominent white basal patch on the forewing, the reddish median band, and the overall mottled brown and grey coloration. The upturned labial palps are also characteristic of this subfamily.
Description
A small moth with mottled forewings displaying shades of brown, reddish-brown, and white or grey. It features a distinct white basal patch and a reddish median band, often with a dark spot.
