Twin-spot Honey
Common NameTwin-spot Honey
Scientific NameAgriphila selasella
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyCrambinae
Wingspan (mm)23
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsochre, brown, white
HabitatDamp grasslands, fens, marshes, coastal areas
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host PlantsPhragmites australis, Festuca, Poa
Flight PeriodJuly to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed internally in grass stems or roots, overwintering as larvae before pupating in spring.
Identification TipsLook for the prominent white longitudinal stripe on the forewing, often with two small dark spots near the apex, combined with its slender body and pointed snout. It is typically found in damp grassy habitats.
Description
A small, slender moth with a pointed head and prominent labial palps. Its forewings are typically ochreous to light brown, marked with a distinctive white longitudinal stripe that often widens towards the termen, and usually features two small, dark spots near the apex.
