Warted Knot-horn
Common NameWarted Knot-horn
Scientific NameAcrobasis advenella
FamilyPyralidae
SubfamilyPhycitinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Primary Colorsbrown, reddish-brown, white, black
HabitatWoodlands, hedgerows, gardens, orchards
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host Plantshawthorn, rowan, apple, pear, plum
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed internally on the leaves or fruit of Rosaceae host plants, creating silken tubes or webs, and pupate in a cocoon.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive 'warted' appearance from raised scales on the forewings, the mottled brown and reddish coloration, and a prominent dark band near the base of the forewing.
Description
A small moth with mottled forewings displaying shades of brown, reddish-brown, and white, often featuring a dark basal band and characteristic raised scale tufts.
