Transverse Scopariine Moth
Common NameTransverse Scopariine Moth
Scientific NameOxybia transversella
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyScopariinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorsgrey, black, ochre
HabitatDamp woodlands, gardens, grasslands, areas with moss and lichen growth
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host Plantsmosses, lichens
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on mosses and lichens, often found on trees and rocks. They typically overwinter as larvae.
Identification TipsKey features include the mottled grey forewings, the dark, somewhat jagged median band, and the contrasting yellowish-ochreous head and anterior thorax. The resting posture with wings folded flat over the body is also characteristic.
Description
A small moth with mottled greyish-white forewings featuring a prominent dark median band and a distinctive yellowish-ochreous patch on the head and thorax.
