Three-lined Snout
Common NameThree-lined Snout
Scientific NameHypena obsitalis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyHypeninae
Wingspan (mm)31
Primary Colorslight brown, dark brown, tan
HabitatWoodlands, scrub, gardens, hedgerows
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia, introduced to North America
Host PlantsUrtica dioica, Rubus fruticosus, Parietaria officinalis
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are green and feed on various herbaceous plants, particularly nettles and brambles. They pupate in a cocoon among leaves, with multiple generations occurring throughout the year.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive 'snout' formed by the palps, the three wavy transverse lines on the forewings, and its overall light brown to tan coloration.
Description
A small, light brown moth characterized by its prominent forward-projecting palps, forming a 'snout', and three distinct wavy, darker brown lines across its forewings.
